ECoW Ecologist (Milton Keynes)

Job Title: ECoW Ecologist

Location: Milton Keynes Office

Salary: £25,000 to £32,000 depending on experience.

Contract Type: Fixed Term – 6 months with potential for extension. Office/Site based, flexible working from home available where appropriate.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Ecological Clerk of Works Ecologists to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ecologist with existing EcOW experience to assist in the delivery of a large multi-year scheme we are currently delivering. You will work within a closely knit ecological team which will include colleagues from both our Milton Keynes and Derby offices.

Your role

• Provide day-to-day ecological supervision and monitoring on large-scale construction and development sites.
• Deliver toolbox talks, ecological briefings and inductions for contractors.
• Ensure compliance with protected species licences.
• Act as an accredited agent on relevant protected species licences, depending on experience.
• Undertake GCN and Reptile translocation through a variety of methods including pitfall trapping and torchlight survey.
• Implement and monitor ecological exclusion zones and habitat protection measures.
• Act as first point of contact for unexpected protected-species encounters and provide proportionate onsite solutions.
• Prepare concise site visit reports, compliance audits and photographic records.
• Liaise proactively with clients, contractors, statutory agencies and stakeholders.

Who we are looking for:

• Proven experience as an Ecological Clerk of Works or similar consultancy role.
• Strong practical field skills and knowledge of UK wildlife legislation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on site and make decisions.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel regionally.
• Protected species licences or experience supporting licensed works.
• Knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) delivery.
• GIS/mapping or mobile data-capture experience.

Essential Requirements:

• At least 1 year professional experience in an ecological consultancy or a similar field.
• Hold a valid CSCS card
• At least 1 year experience of ECoW.
• Membership of CIEEM – or be working towards this.
• Strong knowledge of UK ecology, legislation, and planning policy.
• Full UK (manual preferred) driving licence and willingness to travel for fieldwork as required – with access to a fleet of brand-new company cars provided.

Desirable Skills:

• Proficiency in GIS or CAD.
• Great Crested Newt Level 1 Licence preferred but not essential.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and flexible working environment, including TOIL, extended holiday and company bank holidays.
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities with a strong existing management structure to support career development.
• A chance to contribute meaningfully to diverse, high-profile projects.
• If your contract was to be extended, you would benefit after 3 years from our length of service reward package including private healthcare, additional leave and personalised gifts.
• A welcoming office in a stunning rural location on the outskirts of Milton Keynes, adjacent to a nature reserve and historic parkland.

To apply for this role, please send your CV, along with a covering letter recruitment@brindlegreen.co.uk