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Terrestrial Ecologist
Job Posted: 7 days ago
Salary: £ 30,000 - 38,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot
Expire in: 21 days
Job Description
We are working with a well-established and rapidly expanding environmental consultancy and contractor that has secured a major two-year habitat relocation project as part of one of the largest industrial redevelopment schemes in the region for a generation. Due to continued growth, our client is looking to appoint three Consultant-level Terrestrial Ecologists to join the project team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a landmark environmental programme involving habitat relocation, habitat creation, major earthworks, and associated civil engineering works across multiple sites. Working alongside experienced ecologists, environmental specialists, and construction teams, you will play a key role in ensuring ecological compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake protected species surveys, monitoring, and ecological supervision.
* Provide Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) support during construction activities.
* Deliver habitat relocation and habitat creation works in line with project requirements.
* Advise site teams and contractors on ecological constraints and mitigation measures.
* Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, licence conditions, and planning requirements.
* Record and report ecological data, producing accurate site records and technical information.
* Work collaboratively with project managers, environmental supervisors, and construction teams across multiple sites.
Candidate Requirements
* Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
* Approximately 3–5 years' relevant professional experience in terrestrial ecology.
* Experience delivering ecological surveys and construction support on infrastructure or environmental projects.
* Natural England WML-CL08 Level 1 Class Licence for Great Crested Newt surveys.
* Natural England WML-CL17 Class Licence to disturb bats.
* Experience as an Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW).
* Good working knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and ecological best practice.
* Strong IT skills, including experience using GIS software.
* Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
* Full UK driving licence.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
* Emergency First Aid qualification.
* Membership of CIEEM, CIWEM, or an equivalent professional body.
* Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, environmental, or civil engineering projects.
What's on Offer
* Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most significant environmental regeneration projects.
* Initial 24-month programme with the potential for further work.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership.
* A collaborative working environment with a growing environmental specialist offering genuine long-term career opportunitiesBefore You Apply
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