Job Title: Ecologist
Location: Cardiff
Type: Contract (up to 12 months, with potential to extend); hybrid/flexible working available
About 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
What Our Client is Looking For:
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
What Our Client Offers:
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
Eligibility:
Immediate start available
No formal vetting requiredOpportunity for Growth:
This is a contract role (initially up to 12 months) with the possibility of extension. You'll gain valuable experience across nationally significant infrastructure projects, working within a forward-thinking team that champions innovation, sustainability, and long-term career development.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status