Ecologist

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Cardiff is seeking a Contract Ecologist to join their award-winning ecology team. The role involves collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, planning and conducting field surveys, and ensuring compliance as Ecological Clerk of Works. Candidates should have a degree in Ecology and strong protected species survey skills. This opportunity is ideal for those looking to apply their ecological expertise in high-profile projects across South Wales.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Ecology or a related discipline required.
• Membership of CIEEM is preferred.
• Demonstrable competency in leading protected species surveys.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Plan and conduct field surveys.
• Act as Ecological Clerk of Works.

Skills

Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) Level 3 or above

Strong protected species survey skills

Collaborative behaviours

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Ecology or a related discipline

Membership of CIEEM

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• Join an award-winning ecology team contributing to high-profile national projects
• Fantastic opportunity to apply and develop your field and survey skills

ABOUT THE CLIENT:

Our client is a leading consultancy known for delivering innovative environmental solutions across nationally significant infrastructure projects. With a reputation for biodiversity enhancements, collaboration, and award-winning performance, their ecology team has been consistently recognised for excellence. Due to ongoing project growth, they are seeking a contract Ecologist to join their Cardiff team in South Wales.

THE ECOLOGIST ROLE:

• Collaborating with our multi-disciplinary teams.
• Planning, coordinating and undertaking field surveys; analysing and interpreting survey results.
• Ecological Clerk of Works.

ECOLOGIST ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Ecology or a related discipline
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).
• Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) Level 3 or above (desirable), or be able to demonstrate that skills are equivalent to this.
• Strong protected species survey skills, including demonstrable competency to capable level in line with CIEEM’s Competency Framework to lead protected species surveys is essential, particularly for hazel dormouse.
• Protected species survey licence(s) are desirable but not essential.
• Strong collaborative behaviours to interface with multi-disciplinary teams and other stakeholders.
• A full UK/EEC driving licence.

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via [emailprotected] . For further information, please call me: 0203 854 0120. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.