Ecologist
- Cardiff
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Cardiff
Type: Contract (up to 12 months, with potential to extend); hybrid/flexible working availableAbout the Role:Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Ecologist to support their growing Cardiff-based team. You’ll contribute to a wide variety of nationally significant projects that deliver real benefits for biodiversity, society, and sustainable development. Working within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, you’ll have opportunities to influence innovative approaches and award-winning ecological outcomes.About the Client:Our client is a renowned infrastructure and engineering consultancy, consistently recognised among the top UK employers. They are deeply committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and offer a truly flexible working culture. Their ecological team has delivered industry-leading work across the UK, and you’ll be joining a group known for knowledge sharing, innovation and collaborative success.Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and carry out ecological field surveys
- Analyse and interpret survey data
- Act as Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW)
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders
- A degree in ecology or a related field
- Membership of CIEEM (Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management)
- Strong protected species survey skills – especially hazel dormouse
- Ability to lead protected species surveys (CIEEM Capable level)
- FISC Level 3+ (desirable) or equivalent field identification skills
- Protected species licences (desirable but not essential)
- Strong communication and teamworking skills
- Full UK/EEC driving licence
- A flexible, inclusive working environment
- Opportunity to contribute to award-winning, high-profile ecological work
- Support for remote working and work-life balance
- Expenses covered in line with company policy
- A culture that promotes professional development, innovation, and wellbeing
- Immediate start available
- No formal vetting required