More jobs:
Ecologist
Job in
Newport, Newport County, NP10, Wales, UK
Listed on 2026-09-05
Listing for:
Brook Street
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-05
Job specializations:
-
Science
Environmental Science, Environmental Consulting, Ecology, Environmental Compliance & Protection
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Ecologist
2 year Fixed Contract based in Newport, hybrid role offering an outstanding benefits package including bonuses and onsite parking.
An excellent opportunity for an Ecologist to provide specialist ecological support across a diverse capital delivery programme. Working closely with project managers, designers, contractors, and environmental teams, you will help ensure projects are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and with a strong focus on biodiversity enhancement and environmental best practice.
Key Responsibilities- Provide ecological advice throughout project design, planning, and delivery stages.
- Identify ecological risks, constraints, and mitigation requirements to support project programmes and minimise delays.
- Undertake and coordinate ecological surveys, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and protected species surveys, where suitably qualified.
- Produce ecological reports, Ecological Constraints Plans, method statements, RAMS, and planning support documentation.
- Support biodiversity initiatives, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, habitat creation projects, and habitat management plans.
- Deliver Ecological Clerk of Works support and assist with licence and permit applications.
- Liaise with contractors, local authorities, statutory consultees, and regulatory bodies to ensure ecological requirements are met.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to the continuous improvement of ecological processes and guidance.
- Degree qualified in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- Membership of CIEEM or working towards professional accreditation.
- Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, ecological survey methodologies, and environmental best practice.
- Experience supporting infrastructure, utilities, or capital delivery projects.
- Ability to produce high-quality ecological reports and assessments.
- Experience providing Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) services.
- Knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and ecological enhancements.
- GIS experience would be advantageous.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.
Note that applications are not being accepted from your jurisdiction for this job currently via this jobsite. Candidate preferences are the decision of the Employer or Recruiting Agent, and are controlled by them alone.
To Search, View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap here to make a Search:
To Search, View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap here to make a Search:
Search for further Jobs Here:
×