Senior Ecologist in Cardiff

Energy Jobline CVL; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Funded professional memberships

Extensive training

Clear progression opportunities

Social events

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead a range of ecological projects within a forward-thinking consultancy. You will undertake habitat and protected species surveys, and deliver high quality ecological impact assessments, reports and advice to clients across infrastructure, energy and development sectors.

The role is permanent and offers a supportive, values-led culture with clear progression within a growing UK consultancy; a full UK driving licence and right to

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience with strong knowledge of UK habitats, species and planning legislation.
• Experience leading ecological projects and mentoring junior staff.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a variety of ecological projects.
• Carry out habitat and protected species surveys and ecological impact assessments.
• Manage projects, liaise with clients and mentor juniors.
• Produce high quality technical reports.

Skills

UK habitats knowledge

Species knowledge

Planning legislation

Education

Ecology degree or related discipline

Job description

Senior Ecologist

£37,000 - £44,000

Cardiff

A well-established, employee-owned environmental consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Ecologist to join its team in Cardiff. This Senior Ecologist position offers the chance to be part of a highly regarded UK consultancy, recognised for delivering forward-thinking ecological and environmental solutions across sectors such as infrastructure, energy and development.

Benefits of this Senior Ecologist position include:

• Competitive Salary £34,000 - £40,000
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Funded professional memberships and extensive training
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy
• Collaborative, values-led culture with regular social events

As a Senior Ecologist you will:

• Lead and deliver a variety of exciting ecological projects
• Carry out habitat and protected species surveys + ecological impact assessments
• Management projects, liaising with clients and mentoring juniors
• Producing high quality technical reports

Requirements:

• Proven experience professional experience, with strong knowledge of UK habitats, species and planning legislation.
• The relevant degree in Ecology or related discipline.
• A full UK driving license.
• Full right to work in the UK.

This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.