Senior Ecologist

ZipRecruiter; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy in Brighton is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their team with flexible working arrangements available. This role involves leading ecological projects, mentoring junior staff, and delivering high-quality ecological advice across various sectors. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree, possess strong project management skills, and have experience in ecological consultancy. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including personal development support.

Benefits

Dedicated personal development budget

CIEEM membership support

Contributory pension

Private medical insurance

31 days annual leave plus your birthday off

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in ecology or a related discipline; MSc or PhD highly desirable.
• Chartered membership of CIEEM or equivalent professional institute is essential.
• Proven experience in ecological consultancy with technical report writing and project delivery required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver ecological surveys, assessments, and reports.
• Provide day-to-day client liaison to ensure projects are delivered on time.
• Contribute to Ecological Impact Assessments and related applications.

Skills

Technical report writing

Project management

Excellent communication

Field skills

Education

Degree-level qualification in ecology or related discipline

MSc or PhD

Tools

GIS software (ArcGIS)

Job description

Overview

Senior Ecologist – 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 growth

Key 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 EPS licence applications
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior ecologists
• Support business development, including bid preparation and client engagement

The 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 sites

Opportunity

This 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 conservation.