Seasonal Ecologist in Cardiff

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. This role is based in Cardiff, UK. We are seeking people to join our Ecology Team to integrate nature into developments and build a better future. The Cardiff office works with water companies, transport, power, and local authorities across south, mid and north Wales.

As a Seasonal Ecologist, you will likely spend most of your time on site undertaking survey work, notably for bats, with some office-based work including data analysis and health, safety and wellbeing reporting. You will support senior team members and communicate survey findings regularly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Undertake site-based ecological survey work, with an emphasis on bat surveys.
• Assist with data analysis, prepare health, safety and wellbeing reporting, and briefings.
• Support senior team members and communicate survey findings regularly and efficiently.
• Collaborate with the Cardiff ecology team and the larger network of ecologists.

Candidate specification

Essential

• A degree in Ecology (or a directly related subject).
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK and flexibility to work evenings.
• Good organisational skills.

Desirable

• Technical specialism such as protected species survey licences (ideally for bats or dormice).
• Relevant experience in Ecological Consultancy (or equivalent with transferable skills).
• Experience undertaking bat surveys and analyzing sound files and infrared footage.
• Proficiency in report writing and producing ecological deliverables.

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we serve and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Additional information

• UK Immigration: Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.
• Agile working: We offer a hybrid working policy that supports well-being, flexibility, and trust.
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion: We promote fair employment practices and an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.
• Accessibility: If you need support to apply or attend an interview, please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.

Benefits

• Financial wellbeing: Pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%; life assurance up to 4x salary (option to 6x); income protection; flexible benefits; annual bonus schemes.
• Employee ownership: Shared ownership model with pathways to ownership and a voice in the business.
• Health and wellbeing: Private medical insurance, health cash plan, access to Peppy for menopause support, family wellbeing benefits, and flexible health benefit options.
• Lifestyle: Generous holiday entitlement (33–35 days, increasing with service), holiday buy/sell, and discounts.
• Enhanced family and carers leave: Maternity/adoption leave, shared parental leave, and paid caring leave.
• Learning and development: Professional subscriptions and opportunities to develop technical and soft skills.
• Networks and social outcomes: Access to LGBTQ+, gender, race/ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities and related activities.

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