Senior Ecologist – Hybrid Role with Growth in Cardiff

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Enhanced annual leave and Christmas

Company pension

TOIL for additional work and training

Career progression and professionalLic

Support towards licences

Supportive environment

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our Cardiff team. The role involves managing ecological projects, conducting field surveys, and delivering high-quality reports for clients across South Wales and the South West.

The position offers hybrid working, enhanced leave, a company pension, and opportunities for career progression and professional licences. A full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' ecological consultancy experience.
• Strong protected species and habitat survey experience.
• Experience managing ecological projects.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• CIEEM membership desirable.
• Protected species licence, particularly bats, desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Living in or near to the Cardiff office.

Responsibilities

• Manage ecological projects from inception to delivery.
• Undertake ecological fieldwork and data collection.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports for clients and stakeholders.
• Provide technical advice and support to the team and clients.
• Mentor junior ecologists where applicable.

Skills

Ecological consultancy experience

Protected species & habitat surveys

Project management

Report writing & communication

Education

CIEEM membership desirable

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our Cardiff team. The role involves managing ecological projects, conducting field surveys, and delivering high-quality reports for clients across South Wales and the South West.

The position offers hybrid working, enhanced leave, a company pension, and opportunities for career progression and professional licences. A full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK are required.