Graduate Ecologist | Bath

Overview

Nicholas Pearson Associates is an established and respected consultancy with complementary expertise in ecology, landscape architecture and visualisation. We take a collaborative approach to our work and we enjoy working on projects ranging from local and small scale to large, multi-phased schemes.

Our highly regarded ecologists provide the full spectrum of ecological services whilst maintaining excellent professional standards together with a high degree of scientific integrity. We have a wide variety of exciting and challenging projects and an established client base.

We are seeking to appoint a Graduate Ecologist to join our existing team in our Bath office.

Competitive Salary (dependant on experience) + excellent training and benefits
Permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of field surveys (skills dependant and training provided) for protected species bats, reptiles, great crested newts, badgers
• Take responsibility for managing field survey equipment throughout the busy survey season
• Assist our experienced ecologists with habitat surveys and site assessments, developing your skills in Preliminary Ecological Appraisal and (PEA) and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessment
• Support data analysis, mapping/cartography, and report writing.
• Contribute to mitigation and enhancement strategies, including for protected species development licenses and for Biodiversity Net Gain.

What We’re Looking For

• BSc or MSc in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field
• A genuine interest in UK natural history and some practical field survey experience (e.g, voluntary, internships, seasonal work)
• Some botanical ID skills are desirable
• Keen to develop a career in ecological consultancy
• A good communicator, keen to learn, work flexibly and collaborate with colleagues
• Full driving license and willingness to travel to field sites (own vehicle needed)
• Willingness to work flexible hours during survey season. Evening/night working will be required and a flexible TOIL system is in place.
• Willingness to travel (occasionally), however we benefit from having a good proportion of local work.
• GIS skills (QGIS) would be beneficial but training will be provided

Location

The position would be based at our Bath office. We have a blended working approach which allows home working flexibility but requires office presence each week. Initial training and introduction to the company and ways of working will be in the office and involve working alongside colleagues. Regular team meetings and site visits will be a requirement of the role. We keep a happy office environment in a beautiful rural location which is close to Bristol and Bath with free on-site car parking.

Employment package

Part-time working will be considered and can work well in this role.

We offer in-house training so you can build up experience and skills. We offer competitive rates of pay (reflective of experience/skills, pro-rata for part-time.) We reimburse business-related expenses including travel and subsistence. We pay for travel time to site and where agreed, we offer paid overtime and TOIL for rest and recovery. Laptop / IT support are provided and a work phone will be provided if required.

Benefits for permanent staff are generous and include an established Pension Scheme, Healthcare and Insurance package, paid CPD opportunities (up to 5 days per year), payment of professional membership fees and support through Professional Training, regular in-house training.  There is an initial 22 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service. Packages for part-time roles would be pro-rata accordingly.

For Graduates, we also provide additional paid time to help your professional training.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our supportive and collaborative environment.

To apply, please send a covering letter, in English, CV and completed application form, in PDF format by email, to info@npaconsult.co.uk marked for the attention of Simon Kale, Managing Director.

Closing date: Thursday 5^th February 2026, early applications are encouraged.

You can download an application form here.