Location
Cardiff
Industry sector
Other
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
23/04/2026
Closing date
14/05/2026
Assistant Ecologist
£26,000 - £32,000
Cardiff
Are you a recent Graduate looking to kickstart your career?
A respected environmental consultancy is looking to appoint an Assistant Ecologist to join their expanding team in Cardiff. This is a great opportunity for an Assistant Ecologist to kickstart and grow within a forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary consultancy working across infrastructure, conservation and development projects.
The perks of the position within the company are…
* Attractive and competitive salary £26,000 - £32,000
* Training and mentoring throughout with clear progression pathways
* Generous annual leave - flexible working arrangements
* Pension scheme and paid professional memberships
As an Assistant Ecologist you will help and support ecological surveys, carry out site visits and work alongside senior and principal team members. You will assist the team writing reports, and be around/ engage with clients and stakeholders. As an assistant Ecologist you will gain valuable experience which will greatly accelerate personal development.
You will need a related environmental degree and desirable/ attractive candidates will have previous experience carrying out ecological surveys or in consultancy. Full UK driving license is required with a Full right to work in the UK. Ideally being based in or in the surrounding area.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecologist looking to develop their career. We have many more vacancies on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk