Consultant / Senior Ecologist – Brighton

Salary: £36,000 – £54,000 per year

Consultant Ecologist / Senior Ecologist – Brighton (home based / some office)

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Consultant Ecologist / Senior Ecologist:

My client, a respected well-established environmental consultancy that continues to see growth within its business is seeking an Consultant Ecologist / Senior Ecologist who has experience carrying out surveys of protected species to join their highly skilled and supportive team, based in the Brighton.

The ideal Consultant Ecologist / Senior Ecologist candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced Consultancy and be able to work on numerous projects to assist the existing bespoke team.

The Role:

• Managing teams undertaking a wide range of ecological surveys including protected species surveys and migration (Bat, GCN and more…).
• Varied projects including projects for both Public and Private Sector Clients.
• Report writing and fee proposals.
• Designing effective species mitigation.
• Desk-based data searches, analysis, and evaluation of results.
• Expert witness for public enquiries and experience providing evidence in court.
• Effectively communicate and work with colleagues to forge long-term relationships with clients through clear communication.

Key Skills:

• Experience in being an Expert Witness and happy appearing in court handling rebuttals – preferred but not necessary.
• Hold an ecological degree in a relevant discipline (or related subject) or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years minimum experience working for a UK-based environmental consultancy in ecological surveying within the UK (Bat & GCN amongst others).
• Protected Species Licence essential.
• Preparing reports to the highest of standards.
• Proofing report of more junior colleagues.
• Experienced in designing and implementing of mitigation works.
• Comfortable in liaising with clients and preparation/coordination of planned works.
• Happy working as part of a small business and all that entails (preparation of quotes etc).
• Driving Licence.

Benefits:

• Very competitive pay
• Pension
• 25 days Holidays plus Bank Holidays
• Company social events
• Other benefits discussed at interview

We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.