Job Title: Consultant Ecologist

Salary: From 27,500

Location: Sussex

An esteemed independent consultancy in the UK, known for its expertise in infrastructure and property, is seeking an enthusiastic consultant ecologist with a strong drive and positive attitude to join their dynamic team in Sussex. This is an excellent chance to be part of a supportive and welcoming environment in a rapidly expanding organisation that values its staff.

As a Consultant Ecologist at this respected consultancy, you will have the opportunity to lead complex projects, mentor junior team members, produce detailed reports, and assess various technical initiatives. Your input will be crucial in helping clients and their design teams overcome obstacles, while also playing a significant role in the continuous growth and success of the company.

Consultant Ecologist Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Time off in lieu (TOIL) policy and flexible working hours
• 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 opportunities

Consultant Ecologist Criteria

• Relevant degree (Essential)
• Full UK driving licence (Essential)
• Eligibility to work within the UK (Essential)
• CIEEM membership
• Protected species licence(s) (ideally Bat class 2 or GCN class 1)
• Specialism in botany
• Excellent fieldwork and report writing skills
• Experience and understanding of BNG assessments

Interested in this or other roles in Ecology? Please do not hesitate to send your CV to Joe at (url removed) 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.