Senior Ecologist

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • Brighton, Sussex
  • Mar 17, 2026
Full time Consultant

Job Description

Senior Ecologist

35,000 - 42,000

Brighton

An established environmental and design consultancy in Brighton, is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Ecologist to strengthen its ecology team. The organisation provides excellent services, supporting a broad range of development and planning projects for both public and private sector clients. Their collaborative approach brings together specialists from multiple disciplines to deliver environmentally responsible and sustainable outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Ecologist to work across a varied portfolio of projects providing an array of services including but not limited to ecological surveys, habitat management, biodiversity advice and impact assessments.

What's on offer for the Senior Ecologist selected:

  • A competitive salary 35,000 - 42,000
  • Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Support with professional memberships and continued professional development
  • Supportive team culture with opportunities for career progression


Requirements to be considered for this Senior Ecologist role:

  • Have consultancy experience within ecology or environmental planning
  • Demonstrate strong ecological survey, assessment, and reporting skills
  • Be a member of, or working towards membership with, a relevant professional body (e.g., CIEEM)
  • Hold a full UK driving licence
  • Have full right to work in the UK
  • Be based in or within commuting distance of Brighton

If you're interested in this position apply now.

If you are interested in this or other positions in the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack porter on (url removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.