Ecologist
Posted 1 day ago by Searchability NS&D
£18 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Ecologist involves collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to plan, coordinate, and conduct field surveys while analyzing and interpreting the results. This position is part of an award-winning ecology team known for its innovative environmental solutions and biodiversity enhancements. The role is hybrid, based in Epsom, and is offered as an initial 12-month contract. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply and develop their field and survey skills on high-profile national projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Planning, coordinating, and undertaking field surveys.
- Analyzing and interpreting survey results.
- Acting as an Ecological Clerk of Works.
Key Skills:
- Degree (or equivalent) in Ecology or a related discipline.
- Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).
- Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) Level 3 or above (desirable).
- Strong protected species survey skills, particularly for hazel dormouse.
- Demonstrable competency in line with CIEEM’s Competency Framework.
- Strong collaborative behaviours to interface with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.
- A full UK/EEC driving licence.
Salary (Rate): £16.00 hourly
City: Cardiff
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
ECOLOGIST £16.82 per hour (via Umbrella) Initial 12-month contract Hybrid working – based in Epsom Join an award-winning ecology team contributing to high-profile national projects Fantastic opportunity to apply and develop your field and survey skills
ABOUT THE CLIENT: Our client is a leading consultancy known for delivering innovative environmental solutions across nationally significant infrastructure projects. With a reputation for biodiversity enhancements, collaboration, and award-winning performance, their ecology team has been consistently recognised for excellence. Due to ongoing project growth, they are seeking a contract Ecologist to join their Cardiff team in South Wales.
THE ECOLOGIST ROLE: Collaborating with our multi-disciplinary teams. Planning, coordinating and undertaking field surveys; analysing and interpreting survey results. Ecological Clerk of Works.
ECOLOGIST ESSENTIAL SKILLS: Degree (or equivalent) in Ecology or a related discipline Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) Level 3 or above (desirable), or be able to demonstrate that skills are equivalent to this. Strong protected species survey skills, including demonstrable competency to capable level in line with CIEEM’s Competency Framework to lead protected species surveys is essential, particularly for hazel dormouse. Protected species survey licence(s) are desirable but not essential. Strong collaborative behaviours to interface with multi-disciplinary teams and other stakeholders. A full UK/EEC driving licence.
TO BE CONSIDERED: Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via ryan.baker@searchability.com. For further information, please call me: 0203 854 0120. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.