Details:
- Salary: £38,000 - 48,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Worthing West Sussex
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Senior Consultant Ecologist
Location: Worthing
Salary: £38,000 - £48,000
Contract: Permanent | Full-time
A well-established multidisciplinary environmental consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Consultant Ecologist to join its growing team in Worthing. The company delivers ecological, arboricultural and landscape services across a varied portfolio of development and planning projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ecologist looking to take on greater responsibility, lead projects and contribute to the continued growth of a supportive consultancy.
What You'll Be Joining
You will be joining a respected environmental consultancy offering a collaborative working environment, varied projects and opportunities to develop your technical expertise while supporting junior team members.
Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary depending on experience
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Ongoing training and professional development
Support with professional memberships and career progression
Varied project portfolio across multiple sectors
Friendly, collaborative team environmentThe Role
As a Senior Consultant Ecologist, you will:
Lead and undertake Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) and Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs)
Conduct and oversee protected species surveys
Prepare technical reports, mitigation strategies and ecological assessments
Contribute to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and delivery
Manage projects, budgets, programmes and client relationships
Support, mentor and develop junior ecologists
Liaise with clients, developers, planning authorities and multidisciplinary teamsAbout You
Several years' experience within ecological consultancy
Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and survey methodologies
Experience delivering PEAs, EcIAs and protected species surveys
Knowledge of BNG and relevant biodiversity legislation
Excellent report-writing, project management and communication skills
Relevant ecology degree or equivalent qualification
Full UK driving licence
Full right to work in the UK
Living in or within a commutable distance of WorthingWhy This Role
Join a growing consultancy offering varied projects, flexible working and genuine opportunities to progress your career as a Senior Consultant Ecologist.
If you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position