Senior Ecologist - Biodiversity & Planning Expert Brighton

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

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.