Morson are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant/Consultant Ecologist to join a busy and welcoming environmental practice based in the vibrant centre of Cardiff. If you are passionate about ecology and looking to develop your skills within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment, we would be delighted to receive your CV.
This role offers excellent potential for career progression, involvement in a wide range of ecological projects from inception to completion, and opportunities to contribute to the growth and development of the ecology team.
What Is Being Offered:
* Permanent full-time position
* Competitive salary
* 28-day holiday allowance including bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year (up to 5 additional days)
* 2 volunteer days per year
* Company pension
* Health insurance scheme
* Paid professional subscriptions
* A bespoke training and mentoring plan, including on-the-job learning, formal training and CPD opportunities
* Flexible working arrangements, balancing office, site and home-based work
Key Responsibilities:
* Undertake a range of ecological field surveys in accordance with relevant guidance (e.g., CIEEM, BCT, Natural England guidelines), including Phase 1/UKHab surveys, protected species surveys, and habitat assessments.
* Assist in designing and delivering ecological monitoring programmes and mitigation strategies.
* Prepare high-quality ecological reports such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), protected species reports and mitigation plans.
* Support Environmental Clerk of Works (ECoW) duties across a variety of projects, providing on-site ecological advice and monitoring.
* Attend site meetings, liaise with clients, contractors, stakeholders and statutory bodies, ensuring ecological requirements are effectively communicated.
* Contribute to data analysis, GIS mapping, and preparation of survey plans and constraints maps.
* Support the development of in-house ecological capabilities and contribute to wider business development through high-quality technical input and client engagement.
About You – Essential Skills & Experience:
* A degree in ecology, environmental science, biological sciences, or related discipline
* Membership (or eligibility for membership) of CIEEM
* Demonstrable practical experience in ecological survey work
* Good knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and planning policy relating to biodiversity and protected species
* Strong species identification skills (botanical and/or faunal), with a willingness to further develop specialisms
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-focused and solution-driven approach
* Understanding of health & safety requirements and risk assessment procedures
* Confidence in undertaking fieldwork and producing clear, accurate ecological reports
* Experience using GIS (e.g., QGIS/ArcGIS) or other ecological survey software
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary environmental team
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