Senior Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their dynamic team in Brighton. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, including major house-builders in the UK. You will collaborate with skilled consultants in landscape, urban design, and heritage, enhancing your understanding of ecology and biodiversity. The position includes hybrid working options, generous holidays, and a company pension contribution, making it an attractive opportunity for those passionate about environmental conservation. If you're ready to make an impact in this field, this role is for you!

Benefits

Hybrid working days

Flexible working hours

Generous holidays

Company pension contribution

Paid subscription to CIEEM

Protected species licence fees

Qualifications

• Experience with protected species surveys is beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of wildlife legislation required.

Responsibilities

• Support junior staff and lead ecologist in project delivery.
• Lead protected species surveys and oversee various assessments.

Skills

Protected species surveys

Wildlife legislation

Project delivery

Tools

QGIS

Job description

Senior Ecologist

Location: Brighton Salary: £30,000-£40,000

I am pleased to announce that we are looking for a Senior Ecologist to join a brilliant team in Brighton!

They work with a range of clients (involving some of the largest house-builders in the UK!) and have an excellent network of over 30 experienced professionals on their team.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid working days as well as flexible working hours around core hours.
• Generous holidays and company pension contribution.
• Paid subscription to CIEEM and protected species licence fees.

They are a multi-disciplinary consultancy, where you would get the opportunity to work with a mix of skilled consultants in landscape, urban design, and heritage. This will support you in developing a broader understanding of developments as well as ecology and biodiversity.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting junior members of staff as well as lead ecologist in project delivery.
• Leading protected species surveys and overseeing PEAs, EcIAs, HRAs, and BNG assessments.
• Using QGIS to prepare technical drawings.

Requirements:

• Experience with protected species surveys (survey licences beneficial).
• Strong knowledge of wildlife legislation.
• Full UK driving licence.

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please call Hannah Parker on 01792 963138 and email your CV to [e-mail].