Job Description:

Assistant Ecologist

£26,000 - £31,000

Cardiff

Are you an enthusiastic ecologist looking to develop your career within a supportive, multidisciplinary consultancy? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Ecologist to join an established environmental consultancy in Cardiff.

The company works across ecology, landscape architecture, environmental planning, arboriculture, GIS and natural resource management, providing opportunities to work collaboratively across a diverse range of projects throughout Wales and the wider UK.

As an Assistant Ecologist, you will support ecological surveys, assessments, reporting and mitigation across a varied project portfolio, working alongside experienced ecologists and other environmental professionals.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience £26,000 - £31,000
• 28 days' annual leave including bank holidays, increasing with service
• 2 volunteer days per year
• Company pension and health insurance
• Paid professional memberships
• Bespoke training, mentoring and CPD
• Flexible office, site and home working
• Opportunities for career progression

Requirements:

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related subject
• Some experience undertaking ecological surveys
• Good understanding of UK ecology and protected species
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Living in or within a commutable distance of Cardiff
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

If you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on (url removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.