Ecologist

isepglobal; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid work

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Membership fees paid

CPD & training

Leave purchase scheme

Collaborative culture

Job summary

isepglobal in Cardiff is seeking a Consultant Ecologist to join its award-winning environmental team. The role involves carrying out ecological surveys, protected species work, EIAs, mitigation strategies, and reporting to support planning applications across the UK.

You will work within a collaborative, flexible environment with hybrid working options, a competitive salary (£30,000 - £37,000), and a benefits package including private medical insurance, pension, CPD support and an annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience as Consultant Ecologist or within ecological consultancy
• Strong ecology survey and report writing skills
• Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy
• Protected species survey experience desirable
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Degree in Ecology or related discipline
• CIEEM membership desirable
• Must live within commuting distance of Cardiff office

Responsibilities

• Undertake ecological surveys and protected species work
• Carry out ecological impact assessments and mitigation strategies
• Prepare high quality ecological reports
• Support planning applications with ecological input
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Skills

Ecology surveys

Report writing

UK wildlife legislation

Protected species survey

Driving licence

Right to work in the UK

CIEEM membership

Education

Degree in Ecology or related discipline

Job description

Consultant Ecologist - Cardiff

30,000 - 37,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Ecologist to join a long-established, award-winning environmental consultancy based in Cardiff. This independent multi-disciplinary practice delivers services across major infrastructure, renewable energy, conservation and development projects throughout the UK.

The successful Consultant Ecologist will join a collaborative and friendly team working on a varied portfolio of projects across the public and private sectors. The Consultant Ecologist role will involve undertaking ecological surveys, protected species work, ecological impact assessments, mitigation strategies, reporting and supporting planning applications.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package


• Flexible and hybrid working


• Private medical insurance and pension scheme


• Professional membership fees paid


• Ongoing CPD and training support


• Additional annual leave purchase scheme


• Supportive and collaborative team culture

Requirements:

• Experience working as a Consultant Ecologist or within ecological consultancy


• Strong ecological survey and report writing skills


• Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy


• Protected species survey experience desirable


• Full UK driving licence


• Full right to work in the UK


• Degree in Ecology or related discipline


• CIEEM membership desirable


• Must live within commuting distance of the Cardiff office