Full job descriptionConsultant Ecologist
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
Contract: Permanent | Full-time
An established and growing environmental consultancy is looking to appoint a motivated Consultant Ecologist to join its expanding team in Cardiff.
Working across a diverse range of environmental projects, the company delivers specialist ecological services covering terrestrial and aquatic ecology, biodiversity enhancement and environmental assessments. This is an excellent opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team contributing to projects that protect and enhance the natural environment.
As a Consultant Ecologist, you will be involved in a varied workload, including:
*Undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) and Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs).
*Conducting habitat and protected species surveys.
*Supporting Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and habitat restoration projects.
*Preparing technical reports and providing ecological advice to clients.
*Working alongside colleagues across multidisciplinary environmental projects.
What’s on offer:
*Competitive salary £30,000 - £40,000 and comprehensive benefits package.
*Hybrid working opportunities.
*Professional development and career progression.
*Supportive and collaborative working environment.
*Opportunity to work on varied and meaningful environmental projects.
Requirements:
*Degree in Ecology or a relevant environmental discipline.
*Previous experience within ecological consultancy.
*Good understanding of UK wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies.
*Strong report writing and communication skills.
*Full UK driving licence.
*Full right to work in the UK.
*Must live within a commutable distance of the Cardiff office.
If you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.