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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
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