Assistant Ecologist – Biodiversity & GIS Focus

NMWTRA; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agent (NMWTRA) seeks an Assistant Ecologist to support the Climate Change and Environmental Team in delivering ecological compliance and enhancement across Welsh trunk roads. The role covers advising on impact mitigation, reviewing surveys, and supervising on-site work.

The successful candidate will manage ecological enhancement projects, obtain licences where required, and collaborate with external organisations to maximise biodiversity opportunities while meeting

Qualifications

• Degree or MSc in Zoology, Botany, Ecology or relevant ecological subject.
• HNC/HND/NVQ Level 4 in ecology related subject with at least 5 years’ experience.
• Experience in undertaking ecological surveys for species and habitats.
• Good understanding of Welsh/UK environmental legislation for nature conservation.

Responsibilities

• Assist Climate Change and Environmental Team with WG policy and legislation compliance.
• Provide ecological advice to NMWTRA and partners on assessment, impact and mitigation.
• Review internal/external documents, surveys and reporting; attend meetings.
• Site supervision and technical guidance to capital delivery and maintenance teams.
• Identify ecological assets, design enhancement projects and manage monitoring.

Skills

Team collaboration

Personal initiative

Interpersonal communication

Ability to work under pressure

Organisation and planning

Diplomacy and tact

Site supervision

Education

Degree in Zoology/ Ecology

MSc in Ecology or related subject

HNC/HND/NVQ Level 4 ecology

5+ years relevant experience

Tools

GIS

Word

Excel

Databases

Job description

North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agent (NMWTRA) seeks an Assistant Ecologist to support the Climate Change and Environmental Team in delivering ecological compliance and enhancement across Welsh trunk roads. The role covers advising on impact mitigation, reviewing surveys, and supervising on-site work.

The successful candidate will manage ecological enhancement projects, obtain licences where required, and collaborate with external organisations to maximise biodiversity opportunities while meeting