Senior Ecologist

isepglobal; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Company pension

Support with professional memberships

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

isepglobal is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join its Brighton ecology team. The role involves delivering ecological surveys, habitat management, biodiversity advice, and impact assessments across a varied project portfolio for public and private sector clients.

This permanent position offers a competitive salary (35,000–42,000), generous annual leave, a company pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative, supportive team.

Qualifications

• consultancy experience within ecology or environmental planning.
• strong ecological survey, assessment, and reporting skills.
• be a member of, or working towards membership with, a relevant professional body (e.g., CIEEM).
• hold a full UK driving licence.
• have full right to work in the UK.
• be based in or within commuting distance of Brighton.

Responsibilities

• Conduce ecological surveys across a varied project portfolio.
• Provide habitat management guidance and biodiversity advice.
• Prepare impact assessments and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver sustainable outcomes.
• Support clients in planning and development projects.

Skills

Ecology surveys

Habitat management

Biodiversity reporting

Impact assessments

Education

CIEEM membership (in progress)

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Senior Ecologist

35,000 - 42,000

Brighton

An established environmental and design consultancy in Brighton, is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Ecologist to strengthen its ecology team. The organisation provides excellent services, supporting a broad range of development and planning projects for both public and private sector clients. Their collaborative approach brings together specialists from multiple disciplines to deliver environmentally responsible and sustainable outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Ecologist to work across a varied portfolio of projects providing an array of services including but not limited to ecological surveys, habitat management, biodiversity advice and impact assessments.

What's on offer for the Senior Ecologist selected:

• A competitive salary 35,000 - 42,000


• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays


• Company pension scheme


• Support with professional memberships and continued professional development


• Supportive team culture with opportunities for career progression

Requirements to be considered for this Senior Ecologist role:

• Have consultancy experience within ecology or environmental planning


• Demonstrate strong ecological survey, assessment, and reporting skills


• Be a member of, or working towards membership with, a relevant professional body (e.g., CIEEM)


• Hold a full UK driving licence


• Have full right to work in the UK


• Be based in or within commuting distance of Brighton

This is a permanent role.