Consultant Ecologist

ISEP; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Professional development

Job summary

ise globa l? Consultant Ecologist role in Cardiff offering a permanent full-time position with hybrid working opportunities.

Aimed at individuals with ecology degrees and consultancy experience, the role involves PEAs, EcIA, habitat surveys, BNG support, and report writing for diverse environmental projects in the Cardiff area. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team, contribute to environmental assessments, and advance professionally within a growing consultancy while

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology or a relevant environmental discipline.
• Good understanding of UK wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) and EcIA.
• Conducting habitat and protected species surveys.
• Supporting Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and habitat restoration.

Skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Driving licence

UK wildlife legislation knowledge

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.