Ecologist

Ecologist

2 year Fixed Contract based in Newport, hybrid role offering an outstanding benefits package including bonuses and onsite parking.

An excellent opportunity for an Ecologist to provide specialist ecological support across a diverse capital delivery programme. Working closely with project managers, designers, contractors, and environmental teams, you will help ensure projects are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and with a strong focus on biodiversity enhancement and environmental best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide ecological advice throughout project design, planning, and delivery stages.
• Identify ecological risks, constraints, and mitigation requirements to support project programmes and minimise delays.
• Undertake and coordinate ecological surveys, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and protected species surveys, where suitably qualified.
• Produce ecological reports, Ecological Constraints Plans, method statements, RAMS, and planning support documentation.
• Support biodiversity initiatives, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, habitat creation projects, and habitat management plans.
• Deliver Ecological Clerk of Works support and assist with licence and permit applications.
• Liaise with contractors, local authorities, statutory consultees, and regulatory bodies to ensure ecological requirements are met.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to the continuous improvement of ecological processes and guidance.

About You

• Degree qualified in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Membership of CIEEM or working towards professional accreditation.
• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, ecological survey methodologies, and environmental best practice.
• Experience supporting infrastructure, utilities, or capital delivery projects.
• Ability to produce high-quality ecological reports and assessments.
• Experience providing Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) services.
• Knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and ecological enhancements.
• GIS experience would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.