Senior Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Ecologist in Brighton, where you will work with leading house-builders and a network of over 30 professionals. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and flexible hours, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life. You will lead protected species surveys and collaborate with specialists in landscape and urban design, enhancing your understanding of ecology and biodiversity. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a supportive environment while making a significant impact on development projects.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Pension contributions

Paid subscriptions for CIEEM membership

Protected species licence fees

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting protected species surveys is essential.
• Knowledge of wildlife legislation is crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support junior staff and assist the 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

Brighton | Salary: £30,000 - £40,000

We are seeking a Senior Ecologist to join a dynamic team in Brighton!

This role involves working with a diverse range of clients, including some of the largest house-builders in the UK, within a network of over 30 experienced professionals.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid working arrangements and flexible hours around core times.
• Generous holiday allowance and pension contributions.
• Paid subscriptions for CIEEM membership and protected species licence fees.

This multi-disciplinary consultancy offers opportunities to collaborate with specialists in landscape, urban design, and heritage, supporting your broader understanding of development projects, ecology, and biodiversity.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting junior staff and assisting the lead ecologist in project delivery.
• Leading protected species surveys and overseeing PEAs, EcIAs, HRAs, and BNG assessments.
• Preparing technical drawings using QGIS.

Requirements:

• Experience conducting protected species surveys (survey licences are advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of wildlife legislation.
• Full UK driving licence.

If you're interested in this opportunity, please contact Hannah Parker at (phone number removed) and send your CV to (email address removed).