Ecologist

isepglobal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecological consultancy based in West Sussex is seeking a motivated Consultant, Senior or Principal Ecologist to join their growing ecology team. This role involves delivering high-quality ecological assessments and leading project delivery, with a 50/50 split between site and office work. The ideal candidate will have a broad ecological skillset, experience in consultancy, and relevant licenses. The position offers a competitive salary of £30,000 - £55,000 based on experience, alongside flexible working arrangements and numerous other benefits including enhanced pensions and training support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexi-time and strong work/life balance

Enhanced pension contributions

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Internal training and funded external training

Christmas bonus based on performance

Qualifications

• Experience in consultancy with a broad ecological skillset.
• Licenses for GCN and bats are highly desirable.
• ACIEEM membership desirable, MCIEEM ideal.
• GIS skills beneficial but not essential.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Full UK driving license and car.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support ecological assessments, including PEA, BNG, and protected species surveys.
• Collaborate with landscape architects and arboricultural consultants.
• Help manage project delivery and ensure timely output.
• Contribute to team development and mentoring of junior staff.
• Participate in site work primarily across the Southeast.
• Engage with clients to deliver value-driven ecological solutions.

Skills

Ecological assessment experience

Strong communication skills

Collaboration skills

GIS skills

Licenses for GCN and bats

ACIEEM membership

Full UK driving license

Education

ACIEEM or MCIEEM membership

Job description

Your new company

My client is a chartered consultancy based in West Sussex, providing services for the past 25 years. They bring together a multidisciplinary team of landscape architects, landscape planners, ecological consultants, and tree surveyors, offering integrated services across landscape and ecological design. Their core focus lies in delivering landscape design and ecological commissions for a range of clients, particularly in education, the public sector, and property development. They are known for crafting solutions that balance aesthetic, functional, and environmental considerations—ensuring that development projects are both visually compelling and ecologically responsible. They place high value on their environmental ethos, working only with clients that wish to conserve and cooperate.

Your new role

They are looking for a motivated Consultant, Senior or Principal Ecologist to join the growing ecology team. You\'ll play a key role in delivering high-quality ecological assessments and helping drive productivity across the team, the role is expected to be split 50/50 between site and office work. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow into a future management role. The current ecology team is 14 staff strong, as part of a wider team of 30, all of which contribute to their collaborative and supportive culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support ecological assessments, including PEA, BNG, and protected species surveys.
• Collaborate with landscape architects and arboricultural consultants.
• Help manage project delivery and ensure timely output.
• Contribute to team development and mentoring of junior staff.
• Participate in site work primarily across the Southeast.
• Engage with clients to deliver value-driven ecological solutions.

What you\'ll need to succeed

• Experience in consultancy with a broad ecological skillset.
• Licenses for GCN and bats are highly desirable.
• ACIEEM membership desirable, MCIEEM ideal.
• GIS skills beneficial but not essential.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Full UK driving license and car

What you\'ll get in return

• Competitive salary: £30,000 - £55,000 - dependent on experience.
• Flexi-time, flexible working and a strong work/life balance, 2-3 days of WFH offered p/week.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Internal training as well as funded external training and licensing support.
• Christmas bonus based on company and individual performance.

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