Ecologist

Salary: GBP
32,000 : GBP
39,000

Location:

Cardiff

• Ongoing professional training and career development
• Support with professional memberships and chartership pathways
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of ecological projects
• Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team
• Defined career progression opportunities

As an Ecologist, you will play a key role in delivering ecological services across projects throughout Wales and the wider UK. Responsibilities will include conducting habitat and protected species surveys, undertaking ecological assessments, preparing technical reports, and providing ecological advice throughout project life cycles.

You will work closely with clients, planners, environmental specialists, and project managers to ensure ecological considerations are integrated into project design and delivery. The role offers a balance of fieldwork, technical report writing, data interpretation, and stakeholder engagement, making it ideal for an Ecologist seeking a varied and rewarding position.

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related discipline
• Previous experience within an ecological consultancy or similar environmental role
• Good knowledge of UK ecological legislation, planning policy, and best practice guidance
• Experience carrying out ecological surveys and preparing technical reports
  
  Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Must reside in Cardiff or within a reasonable commuting distance of the office

If you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack Porter. We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.