Ecologist

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Newport; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

25 days annual leave

Pension

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking an Ecologist to provide in-house ecological expertise for capital projects in Newport, South Wales. The role develops and ensures compliance with ecological legislation, best practices, and environmental commitments across design, planning, and delivery stages.

The successful candidate will hold a BSc/MSc in Ecology or related field, with CIEEM membership candidacy and experience in large-scale infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Membership or candidacy for membership in CIEEM.
• Profound knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and ecological best practices.

Responsibilities

• Promote a pragmatic, risk-based approach to ecological compliance.
• Maintain detailed records of ecological surveys and advice provided.
• Provide ecological insights during design, planning and delivery stages of capital projects.
• Plan and coordinate ecological surveys according to current best practices.
• Prepare ecological reports such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Ecological Constraints Plans.
• Support biodiversity initiatives and contribute to Biodiversity Net Gain calculations and strategies.

Skills

GIS proficiency

UK wildlife legislation

Ecological reporting

Driving licence

Large-scale project experience

Education

BSc or MSc in Ecology/Environmental Science

CIEEM membership

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Ecologist

Annual Salary: £53,983

Location: Newport, South Wales

Job Type: Full-time, 24-month Fixed Term Contract

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Join our team as an Ecologist to provide essential in-house ecological expertise supporting our projects. This role ensures that capital projects, particularly large-scale multimillion-pound projects, are planned and delivered in compliance with ecological legislation, best practice, and environmental commitments. You will collaborate closely with project managers, designers, and contractors to proactively address ecological constraints, thereby enhancing project efficiency and compliance.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Promote a pragmatic, risk-based approach to ecological compliance, aligning with the organisation's Environmental Action Plan.
• Maintain detailed records of ecological surveys, advice provided, and support delivered to projects.
• Provide ecological insights during the design, planning, and delivery stages of capital projects.
• Plan and coordinate ecological surveys according to current best practices.
• Prepare ecological reports and documents such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Ecological Constraints Plans.
• Support biodiversity initiatives and contribute to Biodiversity Net Gain calculations and strategies.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• BSc or MSc in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Membership or candidacy for membership in CIEEM.
• Profound knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and ecological best practices.
• Significant experience in ecological support for large-scale infrastructure or capital delivery projects.
• Proficiency in ecological reporting and GIS, desirable for mapping and data analysis.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working model and flexible working opportunities.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Comprehensive pension and life insurance.
• Access to wellness programs and employee discounts.