Senior Ecologist: Drive Biodiversity & Planning Solutions

Penguin Recruitment; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Company pension

Professional memberships support

Continued professional development

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Senior Ecologist in Brighton to join a busy ecology team on a permanent basis. You will lead ecological surveys, assessments and reporting across a varied portfolio for public and private sector clients.

The role offers a competitive salary (£35,000 - £42,000), generous annual leave, a company pension and support with professional development. A collaborative team environment and clear opportunities for progression are provided.

Qualifications

• Consultancy experience within ecology or environmental planning.
• Strong ecological survey, assessment, and reporting skills.
• Member of, or working towards, a relevant professional body (e.g., CIEEM).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Based in or within commuting distance of Brighton.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ecological surveys, assessments and reporting across projects.
• Provide biodiversity advice and support impact assessments.
• Contribute to habitat management and planning work for developments.

Skills

Ecology

Ecological surveys

Habitat management

Biodiversity advice

Impact assessments

Consultancy experience

Team collaboration

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Senior Ecologist in Brighton to join a busy ecology team on a permanent basis. You will lead ecological surveys, assessments and reporting across a varied portfolio for public and private sector clients.

The role offers a competitive salary (£35,000 - £42,000), generous annual leave, a company pension and support with professional development. A collaborative team environment and clear opportunities for progression are provided.