Senior Planning Ecologist: Biodiversity & Nature Recovery

Swansea Council; Swansea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional council in the UK is looking for a motivated Planning Ecologist to join their Nature Recovery Team. This full-time position involves providing ecological advice on planning applications and coordinating biodiversity surveys. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and have strong ecological survey skills, alongside excellent communication abilities. This role is key in promoting nature recovery and ensuring development benefits biodiversity, contributing to policies and best practices across local stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in ecology or related field; CIEEM membership preferred.
• Strong ecological survey skills with knowledge of policy.
• Natural Resources Wales bat survey licence is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Provide ecological advice on planning applications.
• Coordinate biodiversity surveys and contribute to policies.
• Champion best practices with stakeholders.

Skills

Ecological survey skills

Excellent communication skills

Technical report writing

Time management

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

A regional council in the UK is looking for a motivated Planning Ecologist to join their Nature Recovery Team. This full-time position involves providing ecological advice on planning applications and coordinating biodiversity surveys. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and have strong ecological survey skills, alongside excellent communication abilities. This role is key in promoting nature recovery and ensuring development benefits biodiversity, contributing to policies and best practices across local stakeholders.