Ecologist in Cardiff

Energy Jobline CVL; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

28 days leave

Company pension

Health insurance

Paid memberships

CPD and training

Volunteer days

Career progression

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in Cardiff is seeking a Consultant Ecologist to join an established multidisciplinary environmental consultancy. You will support ecological surveys, impact assessments, protected species work, and planning, collaborating with other environmental professionals.

The role offers a competitive salary (£31,000–£36,000), flexible office/site/home working, 28 days' leave, a company pension, health insurance, and opportunities for training, memberships, and career progression.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Previous ecological consultancy experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK ecology, protected species and relevant legislation.
• Experience undertaking surveys and producing ecological reports.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support ecological surveys, impact assessments, protected species work, mitigation and planning.
• Collaborate with other environmental professionals on varied projects.

Skills

Communication

Report writing

Driving licence

Right to work in UK

Education

Ecology or Environmental Science degree

Job description

Consultant Ecologist

£31,000 - £36,000

Cardiff

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Ecologist to join an established, award-winning multidisciplinary environmental consultancy in Cardiff. The company works across ecology, environmental planning, landscape architecture, arboriculture and natural resource management, delivering projects across the UK.

The Consultant Ecologist will work on a varied portfolio of projects, supporting ecological surveys, impact assessments, protected species work, mitigation and planning, while collaborating with other environmental professionals.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary circa £31,000-£36,000 depending on experience
• Flexible office, site and home working
• 28 days' annual leave including bank holidays, with additional leave available
• Company pension and health insurance
• Paid professional memberships
• Bespoke training, mentoring and CPD
• Two paid volunteer days per year
• Opportunities for career development and start-to-finish project experience

Requirements:

• Relevant degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline
• Previous ecological consultancy experience
• Strong knowledge of UK ecology, protected species and relevant legislation
• Experience undertaking surveys and producing ecological reports
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Living in or within a commutable distance of Cardiff

This is a permanent role.