POSITION:       Principal or Associate Ecologist        
LOCATION:      Cardiff

The Opportunity...

We are currently looking to recruit a Principal or Associate Ecologist on a permanent contract based in Cardiff (preferably) or Bristol offices. You will work as part of a team of 18 ecologists across the West region offices, and within a wider multi-disciplinary Climate and Sustainability Services consulting team to deliver an effective and professional service to a wide range of clients. Projects can vary greatly in nature and duration, which helps to provide a hugely diverse and exciting workload.

The role will be varied, and your day-to-day tasks could include some of the following: Preparation and review of clear and concise reports, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA), Species Survey Reports, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA), Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Assessments, as well as Net Benefit for Biodiversity (NBB) Assessment and Green Infrastructure Statements in Wales, and Habitat Management Plans (HMP).

Designing and carrying out ecological surveys and delivering EcIA and HRA is essential. Working with BNG/NBB, natural capital / environmental net gain studies, site and corporate biodiversity strategies, Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and nature-related policies drafting would all be beneficial due to the varied nature of the work being undertaken and emerging.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for people with the following skills –

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, such as Ecology, Zoology, Geography or Biology (or equivalent).
• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, such as an MSc in Ecological Consultancy, is advantageous.
• Membership of CIEEM, or equivalent professional body and seeking to work towards Chartership.
• Post qualification knowledge, most of which will have been gained within a planning or environmental/ecological consultancy area
• A full driving licence

For further information on this or any other related positions do not hesitate to contact Peter on 07881788772 or peter@huphuphup.com

Our industry knowledge ensures a unique, valued and specialist service. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community and offer every assurance that your application will be handled with the highest levels of professionalism.

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