Assistant/ Consultant Ecologist
hace 1 día
Cardiff
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 JBRP1_UKTJ