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Senior Ecologist
Job Posted: 11 days ago
Salary: £ 28,000 - 32,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Brighton, East Sussex
Expire in: 17 days
Job Description
Senior Ecologist
Location: Brighton (flexible working arrangements available)
Salary: £30,000+ DOE
A dynamic and expanding environmental consultancy is seeking a skilled Senior Ecologist to join its growing team. Recognised for delivering high-quality ecological advice across residential, commercial, education, renewable energy, and transport infrastructure projects, the consultancy offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced ecologist to lead diverse projects while mentoring junior staff.
Benefits:
Dedicated personal development budget and support for CIEEM membership
Opportunity to develop leadership and business development skills
Competitive salary and benefits package
Contributory pension and private medical insurance
31 days annual leave plus your birthday off
Flexible working arrangements
A supportive and inclusive workplace that values wellbeing, collaboration and professional growthKey Responsibilities:
Lead and deliver ecological surveys, assessments, and reports, including Phase 1 habitat surveys, protected species surveys, and mitigation/enhancement plans
Provide day-to-day client liaison and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
Contribute to Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments, and EPSM licence applications
Provide technical guidance and support to junior ecologists
Support business development, including bid preparation and client engagementThe Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Degree-level qualification in ecology or a related discipline; MSc or PhD highly desirable
Chartered membership of CIEEM or equivalent professional institute
Proven experience in ecological consultancy, including technical report writing and project delivery
Natural England survey licences for at least one species/group
Strong field skills, project management experience, and excellent communication abilities
Experience with GIS software (particularly ArcGIS) and collaborative work across environmental disciplines
A UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to sitesThis role provides an excellent opportunity for an ambitious ecologist to further their career within a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking consultancy, contributing to projects that make a real difference to biodiversity and habitat conservationBefore You Apply
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