Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Consultant Ecologist
Consultant Ecologist at Penguin Recruitment Ltd, based in Cardiff, Wales, paying £30,000 - £40,000 per annum. This is a contract role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £30,000 - £40,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · Hybrid
- Location
- Cardiff, Wales
- Closing date
- Sector
- Research Scientist
25% below the typical rate for research scientist
Reference 57524038
About the role
Consultant Ecologist
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
Contract: Permanent | Full-time
An established and growing environmental consultancy is looking to appoint a motivated Consultant Ecologist to join its expanding team in Cardiff.
Working across a diverse range of environmental projects, the company delivers specialist ecological services covering terrestrial and aquatic ecology, biodiversity enhancement and environmental assessments. This is an excellent opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team contributing to projects that protect and enhance the natural environment.
As a Consultant Ecologist, you will be involved in a varied workload, including:
- Undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) and Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs).
- Conducting habitat and protected species surveys.
- Supporting Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and habitat restoration projects.
- Preparing technical reports and providing ecological advice to clients.
- Working alongside colleagues across multidisciplinary environmental projects.
What's on offer:
- Competitive salary £30,000 - £40,000 and comprehensive benefits package.
- Hybrid working opportunities.
- Professional development and career progression.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunity to work on varied and meaningful environmental projects.
Requirements:
- Degree in Ecology or a relevant environmental discipline.
- Previous experience within ecological consultancy.
- Good understanding of UK wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies.
- Strong report writing and communication skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Full right to work in the UK.
- Must live within a commutable distance of the Cardiff office.
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.
Reference: 57524038 · Posted 6 days ago · Closes 16 Dec 2026 · Listed via Penguin Recruitment Ltd
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