Senior Ecologist in Brighton)

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

Senior Ecologist

£35,000 - £42,000

Brighton

An established environmental and design consultancy in Brighton, is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Ecologist to strengthen its ecology team. The organisation provides excellent services, supporting a broad range of development and planning projects for both public and private sector clients. Their collaborative approach brings together specialists from multiple disciplines to deliver environmentally responsible and sustainable outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Ecologist to work across a varied portfolio of projects providing an array of services including but not limited to ecological surveys, habitat management, biodiversity advice and impact assessments.

What's on offer for the Senior Ecologist selected:

• A competitive salary £35,000 - £42,000
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Support with professional memberships and continued professional development
• Supportive team culture with opportunities for career progression

Requirements to be considered for this Senior Ecologist role:

• Have consultancy experience within ecology or environmental planning
• Demonstrate 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

This is a permanent role.