Hybrid Ecologist - Biodiversity & Infrastructure Delivery

isepglobal; Rhiwderin; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Pension and life insurance

Wellbeing programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

isepglobal is seeking an Ecologist to provide in-house ecological expertise supporting projects in Newport. You will ensure compliance with ecological legislation and best practices across capital delivery, working with project managers, designers, and contractors.

Responsibilities include planning ecological surveys, preparing reports, and contributing to Biodiversity Net Gain strategies. A BSc/MSc in Ecology and CIEEM candidacy, plus a UK driving licence, are required.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Ecology knowledge

UK wildlife legislation

GIS

Report writing

CIEEM membership

Education

BSc or MSc in Ecology

Tools

GIS software

Job description

isepglobal is seeking an Ecologist to provide in-house ecological expertise supporting projects in Newport. You will ensure compliance with ecological legislation and best practices across capital delivery, working with project managers, designers, and contractors.

Responsibilities include planning ecological surveys, preparing reports, and contributing to Biodiversity Net Gain strategies. A BSc/MSc in Ecology and CIEEM candidacy, plus a UK driving licence, are required.