Ecologist - Landscape Biodiversity & Peatland Specialist

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water; Rhayader; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is seeking an ecologist to help manage the Elan Estate landscape in Mid Wales, delivering biodiversity enhancements across diverse habitats including hay meadows, grassland, and SSSI-designated areas.

You will advise tenants on farm management, support biodiversity and ecological resilience, and contribute to peatland restoration projects with the wider team, ensuring compliance with environmental obligations and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Advise on management of approximately 4,000 acres of farmland to enhance biodiversity and ecological resilience.
• Support tenants, especially new to their holdings, in understanding farm management requirements.
• Contribute to peatland restoration projects and related environmental surveys with the peatland team.
• Plan and deliver conservation work, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.
• Engage with stakeholders and beneficiaries to promote environmental stewardship.

Job description

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is seeking an ecologist to help manage the Elan Estate landscape in Mid Wales, delivering biodiversity enhancements across diverse habitats including hay meadows, grassland, and SSSI-designated areas.

You will advise tenants on farm management, support biodiversity and ecological resilience, and contribute to peatland restoration projects with the wider team, ensuring compliance with environmental obligations and stakeholder engagement.