About STS:

Simply Tree Services (STS) is a leading, fully accredited provider of utility arboriculture and vegetation management services. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we deliver high-quality tree cutting and vegetation clearance projects across the Home Counties. Our team of skilled arborists and environmental specialists work on dynamic projects for major utility providers and commercial clients.

We never stop striving to create a positive, engaging workplace, which is why we’re an employer of choice. At STS, we understand that our success is built on the strength of our people. That’s why we invest in our team, providing development opportunities, equal access to career growth, and a supportive work environment. As an equal opportunities employer, we seek to attract, nurture, and retain excellent individuals who share our vision for industry-leading commercial arboriculture.

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Ecologist to strengthen Utility Arboriculture business. This role will play part in delivering ecological monitoring and reporting across our service delivery portfolio. The postholder will also contribute to hands-on delivery of utility surveying.

Location: Hybrid – STS office (Wootton Green, MK43), with regular travel across the Home County delivery areas
Contract: Full-time
Requirements: Full Clean Driving licence. Right to work in the UK.
Salary Range: £30,000 to £38,000 dependent on experience

Benefits & Rewards:

We recognise that our success is built on the dedication, expertise, and hard work of our people. That’s why we are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our appreciation for their contributions. When you join STS, you’ll have access to:

Competitive Salary
Company Pension Scheme
Death in Service Scheme / Life Assurance
Generous Holiday Entitlement
Recruitment Referral Scheme

Responsibilities:

Reporting to: Surveying Manager and Directors

Role specific:

Lead and support ecological surveys and monitoring across service areas
Researching the impact of arboriculture and other human activity
Advising on legal regulations in relation to protected species
Identifying and recording details of habitats and species
Producing reports detailing the potential environmental impact of any disruption to the environment and making recommendations on how best to manage it
Analysing data collected
Providing advice on environmental legislation
Preparing reports and recommendations
Assist with the development of ecology services and their delivery

Company-wide:

Visiting sites to monitor that all works are carried out as agreed
Complete all checks on your own PPE and equipment each day
Complete daily vehicle or equipment checks on any plant you drive or use
Actively participate in the creation of risk assessments
Complete activities in accordance with training
Work safely and maintain awareness of the company’s safety policies and procedures
Report dangerous occurrences and near misses
Responsible for assisting the sit set up, respecting boundaries and signage
Support colleagues, helping whenever it is required
Be responsible for the safety of your team-mates and others within the site
Work with other teams or subcontractors in support of the activities
Participate in briefings, risk assessment and method statement creation
Liaise and offer support to teams delivering work you have surveyed or visited
Act as a point of contact for customers

Skills & Certifications:

Experience in UK protected species
Experience in invasive species and the treatment of them
Interest and experience in Arboriculture and Woodland Management advantageous
Experience producing ecological reports and undertaking project related tasks
Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)or equivalent
Analytical thinking and reasoning skills
Good grasp of maths and English
Excellent verbal communication skills
Ability to use your own initiative.