Ecologist

Location/s: Cardiff, UK
Recruiter contact: Steven Johnston

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. 

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. 

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About the division Environmental and social considerations are central to Mott MacDonald’s Purpose and its offerings across all sectors and territories. Our environment and social business provides essential services and innovative solutions which anticipate our clients' needs across all sectors.

Overview of the role

Mott MacDonald is a leader in Nature Services, and we are looking for talented ecologists to join our growing team and help integrate nature into development. Working alongside our clients, you will play a key role in delivering better outcomes for people, nature and communities.

We pride ourselves on setting and maintaining high standards and are at the forefront of ecological consultancy. Our team has authored industry guidance, delivered Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) training, and contributed to CIEEM Raising Standards documents, helping to shape best practice across the profession.

Innovation is central to how we work. We have developed our own digital tools and workflows to improve the efficiency and quality of ecological data collection and management, enabling our ecologists to focus on delivering meaningful environmental outcomes.

Our recent work includes providing biodiversity advice to enhance NHS hospital estates, delivering nature-based solutions for flood management and water treatment, and leading the development of Local Nature Recovery Strategies. We work across a diverse portfolio of sectors and clients, giving our ecologists the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a genuine difference.

Our Cardiff office supports a wide range of clients, including Welsh Water, Transport for Wales, Associated British Ports (ABP), Local Planning Authorities, North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agent (NMWTRA), Great British Energy-Nuclear, the Environment Agency and Forestry England. Projects are located throughout Wales and the South West of England.