Ecologist

PEBBLE RECRUITMENT LTD; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking environmental consultancy as an Ecologist in Cardiff, where your expertise in protected species surveys and project management will be valued. This role offers extensive career progression opportunities and the chance to work on diverse projects. With a commitment to sustainability and employee well-being, this company provides a supportive environment for your professional growth. Enjoy hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary as you contribute to meaningful ecological initiatives.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Training opportunities

TOIL

Generous CPD budget

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of industry experience required.
• Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct protected species surveys and manage projects.
• Produce technical reports with senior assistance.

Skills

Protected species surveys

Technical report writing

Project management

Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation

Education

Degree in Ecology

Degree in Environmental Management

Job description

Consultant Ecologist

Location: Cardiff

Salary: 28,000 - 40,000

Pebble Recruitment are currently representing a well-established Environmental Consultancy, who are actively seeking an ambitious Ecologist or Senior Ecologist to join their ever-growing team based in either of their Cardiff offices.

Our client is growing rapidly and now provides a variety of services to clients. Their spike in recruitment stems from their glowing reputation within the industry, resulting in them having a healthy pipeline of both repeat and new business. An exciting time to join one of their two offices (and plans to add more)!

Our client pride themselves on the quality of the services they offer, whilst prioritising both of their client's and employee's needs, well-being, and aspirations throughout the whole process. Their ethos also revolves around the sustainability of a project, putting this at the forefront of every project.

The successful Ecologist will work closely alongside the ecology team in the Cardiff office, assisting with protected species surveys. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Ecologist to join an employee-focused company, that offers extensive career progression opportunities and exposure to a variety of projects.

Ecologist Position Overview

• Undertaking protected species surveys
• Helping to build tenders and create fee quotations
• Producing technical reports (PEA reports, BNG reports, protected species reports, etc) with the assistance of seniors where needed
• Managing small-medium-sized projects and some large-sized projects with assistance if needed Ecologist Position Requirements
• 2-3+ years of industry experience
• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Management, or a related field
• 1 protected species license (preferred)
• Hold a full UK driving license
• Extensive knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and the understanding of how to apply them correctly
• Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management is preferred Ecologist Position Remuneration
• Competitive salary, ranging between 28,000 - 40,000 depending on experience
• Generous pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• TOIL
• Progression and training opportunities - generous CPD budget
• Other benefits to be discussed at the interview stage

If you are eager to seize this opportunity or wish to explore other roles, click "Apply Now" or get in touch with Tim Joannides at Pebble Recruitment.