Assistant Ecologist in Cardiff

Energy Jobline CVL; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid/Remote options

Career progression opportunities

Pension and health insurance

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an Assistant Ecologist in Cardiff to join a multidisciplinary environmental consultancy. You will support ecological surveys, assessments, reporting and mitigation across a varied project portfolio, working with experienced ecologists and other environmental professionals.

The role offers a competitive salary with benefits, flexible working options including hybrid/remote, and clear opportunities for career progression within a Welsh and wider UK project footprint.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related subject.
• Some experience undertaking ecological surveys.
• Good understanding of UK ecology and protected species.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Living in or within a commutable distance of Cardiff.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support ecological surveys and assessments across a varied project portfolio.
• Assist with reporting and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with experienced ecologists and other environmental professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Teamwork

Education

Ecology degree or related subject

Job description

Assistant Ecologist

£26,000 - £31,000

Cardiff

Are you an enthusiastic ecologist looking to develop your career within a supportive, multidisciplinary consultancy? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Ecologist to join an established environmental consultancy in Cardiff.

The company works across ecology, landscape architecture, environmental planning, arboriculture, GIS and natural resource management, providing opportunities to work collaboratively across a diverse range of projects throughout Wales and the wider UK.

As an Assistant Ecologist, you will support ecological surveys, assessments, reporting and mitigation across a varied project portfolio, working alongside experienced ecologists and other environmental professionals.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience £26,000 - £31,000
• 28 days' annual leave including bank holidays, increasing with service
• 2 volunteer days per year
• Company pension and health insurance
• Paid professional memberships
• Bespoke training, mentoring and CPD
• Flexible office, site and home working
• Opportunities for career progression

Requirements:

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related subject
• Some experience undertaking ecological surveys
• Good understanding of UK ecology and protected species
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Living in or within a commutable distance of Cardiff
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

This is a permanent role.