Senior Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Contributory pension

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our expanding ecological team in Worthing. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and a salary range of £35,000–£45,000 depending on experience, with opportunities for professional development.

You will lead ecological surveys, coordinate projects across sectors, mentor junior ecologists, and contribute to high-quality technical reporting for clients in commercial, residential, and public sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in ecological consultancy at consultant or senior level.
• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and survey methodologies.
• Experience with PEAs, EcIAs, protected species surveys, and BNG.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking PEAs and EcIAs.
• Conducting protected species surveys and habitat assessments.
• Contributing to Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and reports.

Skills

Ecology expertise

UK wildlife legislation

Project coordination

Mentoring juniors

Job description

Senior Ecologist

Location: Worthing

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent | Full-time

A well-established environmental consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Ecologist to join their expanding team in Worthing. The company delivers specialist ecological services across commercial, residential, and public sector environments, offering a varied and interesting workload.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Ecologist seeking career progression, greater responsibility, varied projects, and ongoing professional development within a supportive and growing business.

What You'll Be Joining

You will be joining a respected environmental consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality ecological services. The business offers a supportive working environment, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities to develop your technical expertise while contributing to the delivery of ecological projects.

Salary & Benefits

• £35,000 - £45,000 salary (DOE)
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Contributory pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Support with protected species licence progression
• Varied project portfolio and career progression opportunities
• Opportunities to take on greater responsibility and support junior team members

The Role

• Undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) and Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs)
• Conducting and overseeing protected species surveys and habitat assessments
• Contributing to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and reports
• Preparing and reviewing accurate technical reports and survey documentation
• Liaising with clients, developers, and multidisciplinary teams
• Supporting the delivery and coordination of ecological projects across a range of sectors
• Providing technical guidance and support to junior ecologists where required
• Contributing to project planning, client relationships, and the successful delivery of ecological services

About You

• Experience working within an ecological consultancy, ideally at Consultant or Senior Ecologist level
• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies
• Experience with PEAs, EcIAs, protected species surveys, and BNG
• Strong technical reporting, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to manage workloads and contribute to the delivery of projects
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior ecologists would be advantageous
• Full UK driving licence
• Full right to work in the UK
• Living in or within a commutable distance of Worthing

Why This Role?

• Competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000
• Flexible working and a supportive team environment
• Opportunities to progress your career and take on greater responsibility
• Varied projects across multiple sectors
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of an established ecological team