Senior Ecologist

We are working with an established environmental consultancy looking to appoint a Senior Ecologist to join its growing team in Brighton.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Ecologist looking to take on greater responsibility, work on a varied portfolio of projects and continue developing their technical and project management skills.

The successful candidate will be involved in a mixture of development, infrastructure and environmental projects, with opportunities to contribute to ecological assessments, biodiversity improvements and long-term habitat management.

The Role

• Manage ecological projects from initial surveys through to reporting, planning and mitigation.

• Prepare and review technical reports, including PEAs, EcIAs and ecological inputs to Environmental Statements.

• Coordinate ecological surveys and oversee fieldwork programmes.

• Provide ecological advice to clients, planners and wider project teams.

• Support Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and habitat enhancement schemes.

• Assist with protected species licensing and mitigation strategies.

• Manage project budgets, timescales and client relationships.

• Support and mentor junior members of the ecology team.

About You

• Previous experience working within an ecological consultancy.

• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, planning requirements and ecological assessment processes.

• Experience delivering PEAs, EcIAs and protected species surveys.

• Good understanding of UKHab and Biodiversity Net Gain.

• Comfortable managing projects and communicating directly with clients.

• CIEEM membership or working towards membership.

• A protected species licence would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £38,000 – £46,000, depending on experience.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

• Annual bonus opportunities.

• Generous annual leave allowance.

• Enhanced pension contributions.

• Private healthcare and additional wellbeing benefits.

• Paid professional memberships and ongoing training.

• Clear opportunities for career progression.

• A supportive team with access to a varied and interesting project portfolio.

This position would suit an established Senior Ecologist or an experienced Ecologist ready to progress into a more senior role.

Interested in finding out more?

Contact Embankment Group for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.