Ecologist Graduate

Kier Graduate Ecologist role gaining hands-on experience in ecological surveys, biodiversity management, mitigation strategies and environmental compliance across construction projects.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in ecology. You'll receive mentorship from experienced professionals and develop a strong foundation in your career. As a Graduate Ecologist, you'll be supporting our team with ecology surveys, designing mitigation strategies, overseeing licensed works, and promoting nature-based solutions across the business.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Graduate Ecologist, you'll be working within the Nature and Biodiversity team, supporting them in delivering ecological solutions and innovation across projects.

Your day to day will include:

• Supporting ecological surveys, developing management plans and designing mitigation

• Contributing to the production of technical ecological documents

• Carrying out Ecological Clerk of Works duties, supervising contractors to ensure compliance

• Supporting client, stakeholder and technical meetings

• Promoting environmental principles and best practice throughout projects

What are the benefits for you?

• Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.

• Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.

• Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.

• Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for people due to graduate in 2027, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in Ecology.

This role of Graduate Ecologist is great for you if you:

• Have a degree (or are working towards a degree) in ecology or a closely related discipline

• Demonstrate a genuine interest in pursuing a career in ecology and the construction industry

• Have strong analytical and critical thinking skills with excellent attention to detail

• Work effectively as part of a team, demonstrating collaboration and respect for others

• Hold a Full driving licence

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs.