Senior Ecologist in Brighton, East Sussex

Energy Jobline CVL; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Support with professional memberships

Continued professional development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is recruiting a Senior Ecologist to work in Brighton. You will join an established environmental and design consultancy, delivering ecological surveys, habitat management and biodiversity advice across public and private sector projects.

This permanent role offers a competitive salary (£35,000–£42,000), generous annual leave, a company pension, support with professional memberships and development, and clear opportunities for career progression within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in ecology consultancy or environmental planning.
• Strong ecological survey, assessment and reporting skills.
• Member of, or working towards, membership with a relevant body (e.g., CIEEM).
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Be based in or within commuting distance of Brighton.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological surveys across a varied portfolio of projects.
• Provide habitat management and biodiversity advice.
• Assist with impact assessments and reporting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Ecology surveys

Habitat management

Biodiversity assessment

Reporting skills

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 UKBe based in or within commuting distance of Brighton

This is a permanent role.