Consultant Ecologist

£31,000 - £36,000

Cardiff

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Ecologist to join an established, award-winning multidisciplinary environmental consultancy in Cardiff. The company works across ecology, environmental planning, landscape architecture, arboriculture and natural resource management, delivering projects across the UK.

The Consultant Ecologist will work on a varied portfolio of projects, supporting ecological surveys, impact assessments, protected species work, mitigation and planning, while collaborating with other environmental professionals.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary circa £31,000-£36,000 depending on experience
• Flexible office, site and home working
• 28 days' annual leave including bank holidays, with additional leave available
• Company pension and health insurance
• Paid professional memberships
• Bespoke training, mentoring and CPD
• Two paid volunteer days per year
• Opportunities for career development and start-to-finish project experience

Requirements:

• Relevant degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline
• Previous ecological consultancy experience
• Strong knowledge of UK ecology, protected species and relevant legislation
• Experience undertaking surveys and producing ecological reports
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Living in or within a commutable distance of Cardiff

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.