Ecologist - Penguin Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Ecological Consultant - Cardiff (Hybrid)Environmental Consultancy | Terrestrial Ecology

Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 (Dependent on Experience)Location: Cardiff, Wales, UK (Right to Work in the UK required)

A well-established and forward-thinking environmental consultancy is looking for an experienced Ecological Consultant to join its Cardiff-based terrestrial ecology team. This is a hybrid position involving a mix of fieldwork, ecological report writing, and client engagement.

As an Ecological Consultant, you will:

• Lead and support ecological field surveys including Phase 1 Habitat Surveys, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), and Protected Species Surveys
• Prepare accurate, concise technical reports aligned with planning and legislative frameworks
• Liaise with clients, planners, and stakeholders on ecological issues and project timelines
• Support delivery of biodiversity net gain (BNG) and ecological mitigation strategies
• Undertake regular seasonal fieldwork across varied project sites

Essential:

• Previous experience in ecological consultancy or a similar ecological role
• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Demonstrable experience in writing ecology reports (PEAs, PRAs, EcIAs)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for fieldwork
• Associate or Full Member of CIEEM (or eligibility for membership)

Desirable:

• Valid protected species licences (e.g. bat, great crested newt, dormouse)
• Experience leading ecological surveys or managing small projects
• Familiarity with GIS tools or data analysis in ecology

• Join a respected consultancy with a reputation for ecological expertise and client delivery
• Supportive team culture with mentoring and peer review systems
• Access to structured career progression and industry-accredited training

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private health plan and life insurance
• Paid professional memberships
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• On-site parking and hybrid working model
• Values-driven company offering regular social events and a collaborative environment

Cardiff, South Wales - Hybrid role (office, home working, and field-based). Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

To apply for this Ecological Consultant job in Cardiff, please send your CV to Joe at or call for a confidential discussion.

Penguin Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency for this permanent vacancy.