Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Posted 2 days ago, valid for 13 hours

Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF5 1DR, Wales

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

The job is for an Ecologist based in Cardiff with a hybrid working model.
The salary for this position is circa £30,000.
Candidates should have several years of hands-on experience in Ecological Consultancy.
Key responsibilities include leading field surveys and ecological assessments, particularly involving protected species.
The role offers career growth opportunities, flexible working conditions, and a supportive team environment.

Ecologist | Cardiff | Hybrid Working

Salary: Circa £30,000

We're looking for an experienced Ecologist to join a passionate team making a real difference in projects across Wales, SW England, and the West Midlands. If ecology is your calling and you're ready to work on projects that span highways, renewable energy, green infrastructure, and conservation, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role: You'll lead and support field surveys, ecological assessments, biodiversity reports, and site work on projects involving protected species like bats, lapwings, and dormice. This role offers the chance to work closely with other disciplines, manage projects, and bring ecology expertise to meaningful projects.

Ecologist Requirements:

Several years' worth of hands-on experience in Ecological Consultancy
CIEEM Membership and a strong record in project management
Demonstrable report-writing skills and a working knowledge of GIS software

Ecologist Benefits:

Competitive Salary aligned with your skills and experience
Career Growth: Paid professional membership, personalised training, and mentoring to support your path forward
Work-Life Balance: 28 days of leave plus bank holidays, with the chance to add 5 more, flexible working, and team socials to connect and unwind

If you are interested in this or other opportunities in Ecology, please feel free to send your CV to Joe at or contact . We have numerous additional vacancies listed on our website. This is a permanent position. Penguin Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency for this role.

Apply now in a few quick clicks