Ecologist

Salary: 45,000- 69,000 dependent on experience Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced ecologist looking to take the next step into technical leadership, project ownership, and mentoring? An established environmental consultancy based in Polegate, East Sussex (BN26 6QU
) is seeking an experienced Ecologist to join their growing team and support the delivery of high-quality ecological services across a diverse portfolio of projects.

This role offers the chance to shape meaningful environmental outcomes, guide junior colleagues, and work on a wide range of habitat and species projects - all within a supportive, progressive, and environmentally driven organisation.

This position offers flexibility with working from home with travel to and from sites across the South that the contractor are operating on.

• Lead and deliver ecological surveys including Phase 1 & 2 habitat surveys and protected species assessments.
• Produce PEAs, EcIAs, HRAs, BNG assessments, mitigation strategies, licence applications and RAMS.
• Liaise with local authorities, statutory bodies, landowners, and project stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior ecologists, encouraging technical development and best practice.
• Attend client meetings, contribute to tenders, and support wider project and business development activity.

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years' professional ecology experience.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel and occasionally stay away.
• Full membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIEEM, IEMA, ISEP) or working toward it.
• Holder of at least one EPS licence, with strong understanding of BNG, EMS and/or BREEAM.
• Strong communicator with a collaborative, proactive approach.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Hybrid working and company vehicle.
• Professional membership support.
• Overtime and TOIL arrangements.
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on innovation, mentorship and meaningful environmental impact.