Ecologist
| Company: | Brook Street |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £53,983 to £53,983 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Newport, NP10 8FZ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 27 Nov 2026 |
Summary
2 year Fixed Contract based in Newport, hybrid role offering an outstanding benefits package including bonuses and onsite parking.
An excellent opportunity for an Ecologist to provide specialist ecological support across a diverse capital delivery programme. Working closely with project managers, designers, contractors, and environmental teams, you will help ensure projects are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and with a strong focus on biodiversity enhancement and environmental best practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide ecological advice throughout project design, planning, and delivery stages.
- Identify ecological risks, constraints, and mitigation requirements to support project programmes and minimise delays.
- Undertake and coordinate ecological surveys, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and protected species surveys, where suitably qualified.
- Produce ecological reports, Ecological Constraints Plans, method statements, RAMS, and planning support documentation.
- Support biodiversity initiatives, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, habitat creation projects, and habitat management plans.
- Deliver Ecological Clerk of Works support and assist with licence and permit applications.
- Liaise with contractors, local authorities, statutory consultees, and regulatory bodies to ensure ecological requirements are met.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to the continuous improvement of ecological processes and guidance.
About You
- Degree qualified in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- Membership of CIEEM or working towards professional accreditation.
- Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, ecological survey methodologies, and environmental best practice.
- Experience supporting infrastructure, utilities, or capital delivery projects.
- Ability to produce high-quality ecological reports and assessments.
- Experience providing Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) services.
- Knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and ecological enhancements.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.
Please Apply ASAP
Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.