Ecologist (East Wales)


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£250 to £310 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	cardiff, LE1 1AA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	26 Aug 2026
Closing date:	25 Sept 2026

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Summary

Your new company

My client is a part of a group that offers a range of services, including ecological consultancy. They were established over 40 years ago and have provided services to their clients nationally ever since. They work on a range of large-scale infrastructure projects as well as conservation and others

Your new role

My client is looking for a General Ecologist to work on a contract basis in the West Wales area, outside IR35 regulations if required.

You will be working on-site conducting general ecology duties across the west of Wales. UK Wide projects available in the future.

Works may include

Ecological Clark of works (ECoW)

Habitat Assessments

Protected species surveys

Botanical surveys

Report writing

BNG assessments

What you'll need to succeed

Extensive Ecological experience

CSCS Card

Own PPE, specialist equipment is desirable.

Full driving licence and vehicle

PTS (depending on project)

Protected species licences are desirable.

FISC qualification is also desirable.

What you'll get in return

£250 - £300 day rate DOE (outside IR35 options available)

Flexible contract duration with potential for extension

Opportunity to support high‑profile environmental projects

Ongoing support from an experienced environmental recruitment team

What you need to do now

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