Job Description

Following its recent acquisition by SLR, Wardell Armstrong now forms part of a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy working on projects across the world from over 100 offices. The Ecology team is highly successful and due to continued success in delivering ecology/environmental oversight to construction projects, we are looking to appoint experienced ecologists with a main focus on Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW).


The joining of SLR and Wardell Armstrong brings together a team of approximately 200 ecologists distributed across the UK and Ireland. The ecology team works alongside several other environmental professionals within the Firm, including planners, archaeologists, arboriculturists, landscape architects and engineers.

The role

The role will be open to applicants seeking 6-month, 12-month or permanent contracts. Project work will be varied, and there will be a strong focus on renewable energy and infrastructure. Successful applicants would be willing to stay away from home for an average of four nights a week, sometimes including Sunday nights.


In this role you will:


Be an integral member of our client's delivery team; Work alongside ecologists and engineers; Be responsible for ecology data collection Be responsible for the design and implementation of ecology mitigation (e.g. management plans, non-licensed method statements, Licensed methos statements); Be responsible for delivering pragmatic and timely solutions to ecological constraints; Procure and engage with subcontractors.

About us

SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day's annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.

About you

Hold a degree in ecology or a related discipline; Hole a white CSCS card; Have a minimum of 12 months' experience of the same type of work; Be 'qualifying member 'status or higher of CIEEM or other relevant institute; Have a flexible approach to work and willingness to develop new ecology field skills, including working during unsociable hours; Be willing to work away from home for 3-4 nights a week (expenses paid) Be self-motivated with strong communication skills, be able to work as part of a team. Hold personal species licenses covering bats/GCN/otter (desirable but not essential) Hold a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle.

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.


We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.


Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.