Consultant Ecologist

PENGUIN RECRUITMENT LTD; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working opportunities

Professional development and career ;

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Varied and meaningful environmental<br

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Cardiff is seeking a Consultant Ecologist to join a growing environmental team. The role covers PEAs, EcIAs, habitat surveys, BNG assessments, and producing clear technical reports for clients.

The successful candidate will have a degree in ecology, UK wildlife law knowledge, strong report writing and communication skills, plus a full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology or a relevant environmental discipline.
• Previous experience within ecological consultancy.
• Good understanding of UK wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Must live within a commutable distance of the Cardiff office.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) and Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs).
• Conducting habitat and protected species surveys.
• Supporting Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and habitat restoration projects.
• Preparing technical reports and providing ecological advice to clients.
• Working alongside colleagues across multidisciplinary environmental projects.

Skills

Field surveys

Report writing

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Ecology

Job description

Consultant Ecologist
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000
Contract: Permanent | Full-time

An established and growing environmental consultancy is looking to appoint a motivated Consultant Ecologist to join its expanding team in Cardiff.

Working across a diverse range of environmental projects, the company delivers specialist ecological services covering terrestrial and aquatic ecology, biodiversity enhancement and environmental assessments. This is an excellent opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team contributing to projects that protect and enhance the natural environment.

As a Consultant Ecologist, you will be involved in a varied workload, including:

• Undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) and Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs).
• Conducting habitat and protected species surveys.
• Supporting Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and habitat restoration projects.
• Preparing technical reports and providing ecological advice to clients.
• Working alongside colleagues across multidisciplinary environmental projects.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary £30,000 – £40,000 and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid working opportunities.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to work on varied and meaningful environmental projects.

Requirements:

• Degree in Ecology or a relevant environmental discipline.
• Previous experience within ecological consultancy.
• Good understanding of UK wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Must live within a commutable distance of the Cardiff office.