Job Title: Senior Ecologist
Salary: From £30,000
Location: Sussex
My client, one of the leading independent infrastructure and property consultancies in the UK, who specialise in environment, planning and sustainability, is seeking a Senior Ecologist with extensive experience in the field to join their team in Sussex. This is an excellent chance to join a dynamic team and become part of an innovative, fast-growing company.
Senior Ecologist Benefits
A competitive salary based on experience
Time off in lieu (TOIL) policy and flexible working hours to support work-life balance
26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays) with an additional day added for each year of service, up to 29 days
Enhanced maternity pay
Opportunities for career growth
Auto-enrolment pension scheme available after 3 months of service
Cycle to work scheme
Social events, game nights, and volunteering opportunities through our staff engagement and development initiative
Dog-friendly office
Supportive, friendly, and forward-thinking colleagues
Comprehensive training opportunitiesAs a Senior Ecologist in this independent consultancy, you will have the opportunity to lead complex contracts, guide junior colleagues, deliver high-quality reports, and evaluate technical projects. You will also play a key role in assisting clients and their design teams in overcoming obstacles, while actively contributing to the growth of the business.
Senior Ecologist Criteria
Relevant degree (Essential)
Full UK driving licence (Essential)
Eligibility to work within the UK (Essential)
Extensive relevant work experience
CIEEM membership
The ideal candidate will have a protected species licence(s) (Bat class 2 or GCN class 1 are ideal), specialism within botany, and be able to demonstrate excellent fieldwork and report writing skills
Familiarity and experience with BNG assessments is desirable
Interested in this or other roles in Ecology? Please do not hesitate to send your CV to Joe at or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position