Senior Ecologist

TN United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic environmental consultancy is seeking a skilled Senior Ecologist to join their team in Brighton. This role offers the chance to manage projects, conduct ecological surveys, and mentor junior staff in a supportive environment. With a focus on high-quality technical outputs and client engagement, this position is ideal for someone passionate about ecology and sustainability. The company values its employees and provides opportunities for career growth while working on impactful projects in various sectors. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to meaningful environmental work, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality technical outputs and reports.
• Qualified to degree level in ecology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological surveys and client liaison for project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance to junior team members.

Skills

Ecological Surveys

Technical Reporting

Client Liaison

Field Skills

Project Management

Education

Degree in Ecology or related discipline

MSc or PhD in relevant subject

Tools

GIS Software (ArcGIS)

Job description

Our client is a small, dynamic and expanding environmental consultancy based in Brighton, working in a variety of sectors including residential, commercial, education and renewable energy developments, transport infrastructure, and local development planning.

This role presents a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Senior Ecologist looking for their next challenge to join this established and growing consultancy. The role will include a busy fieldwork schedule and mentoring the development of junior staff.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience delivering technical work and written reports to a high standard coupled with excellent field skills. You will have the opportunity to manage your own projects, and work can be tailored to suit individual needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting a range of ecological surveys including habitat surveys and protected species surveys using a wide variety of techniques.
• Client liaison, reporting on progress, and ensuring that your portfolio of projects is on track for delivery within time and budget.
• Producing high-quality technical outputs and contributing to technical reviews of content written by others.
• Providing technical guidance and support to junior team members.

Role Requirements

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent in ecology or a related discipline.
• An MSc or PhD in a relevant subject would be highly beneficial.
• Experience producing high-quality technical outputs, including Phase 1 reports, PEAs, protected species survey reports, ecological mitigation/enhancement plans, etc.
• You will hold Natural England survey licences for at least two species/groups.
• Membership/Chartership within the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or similar professional institute is essential.
• A valid UK driving licence is essential for this role, as is the flexibility to work away on site when required.

Desired Experience

• Experience in successfully obtaining and/or drafting European Protection Species Mitigation (EPSM) licences would be highly desirable.
• Drafting or contributing to Ecological Impact Assessments and Habitats Regulations Assessments.
• Use of GIS software, particularly ArcGIS.

In return for your specialist skills and experience, you'll receive a competitive salary and benefits package, together with the opportunity to grow your career with a consultancy that prides itself on creating a working environment which values and recognises everyone.

Interested?

Get in touch today by clicking the apply button or send an email to Justine at [emailprotected] to find out more or to arrange a confidential chat.

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