Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecologist | 10 mins from Brighton (Hybrid) | Full Time (Flexible/Hybrid) | £35,000–£45,000 DOE What's in it for you? Join a friendly, professional, and growing team of around 20 people in a relaxed, supportive environment. Based in the stunning South Downs, you'll enjoy a diverse and autonomous workload alongside excellent opportunities for career development. We offer: - Competitive salary (£35k–£45k, DOE) + starting bonus for direct applicants - Flexible and hybrid working (typically 1–2 WFH days/week, 1-2 on-site, 1-2 in the office) - Established TOIL system for evening ight survey work - Private medical insurance - Contributory pension - Payment of CIEEM membership/professional subscriptions + professional development budget - 31 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, plus your birthday off - Access to a car club / daily rental account - Travel expenses covered - A friendly, collaborative culture where your wellbeing is prioritised - A varied workload across residential, commercial, education, renewable energy, transport and planning sectors Are you the right person for the job? We're seeking a well-rounded, confident Senior Ecologist who can work with a high level of independence and produce excellent technical outputs with minimal supervision. You must have: - A relevant degree (BSc/MSc preferred – lived experience considered) - Strong botanical ID skills (minimum FISC Level 3) - A solid working knowledge of UK ecological legislation - Experience delivering high-quality ecological reports - Natural England survey licence(s) for at least one protected species/group - Membership or Chartership with CIEEM (non-negotiable) - Full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle (hire available if needed) - Flexibility for travel and occasional overnight stays - Ability to communicate clearly with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders Highly desirable: - EPSM licence experience or experience drafting EPSM applications - EcIA/HRA contributions - GIS experience (ArcGIS) What will your role look like? This is a mixed, varied role combining technical fieldwork, ecological appraisal, reporting, and client engagement. Typical responsibilities include: - Leading ecological surveys, including botanical and protected species work - Managing and delivering preliminary ecological appraisals end-to-end - Producing high-quality ecological reports, mitigation plans, and recommendations - Managing your own portfolio of projects and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery - Acting as day-to-day client contact and representing the team professionally - Supporting, guiding, and mentoring junior ecologists - Identifying opportunities and contributing to bids Working Style & Travel - Projects are primarily located across the South East - Travel to various sites is required; occasional overnight stays - Workload varies seasonally - Typical week: mix of office, site, and home-working days (1–2 each) - Some night-time survey work (supported by TOIL) What's next? It's easy! Click “APPLY” now! We can't wait to hear from you! Your data will be handled in line with GDPR JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-12-12