Job Title: Ecologist
Salary: From £27,500
Location: Sussex
One of the foremost independent infrastructure and property consultancies in the UK, specialising in environment, planning and sustainability, is seeking enthusiastic Ecologists with a strong sense of self-motivation and a positive mindset to join their team in Sussex. This fantastic opportunity will allow you to join a welcoming team and become part of a thriving, expanding company.
Ecologist Benefits
- A competitive salary based on experience
- Time off in lieu (TOIL) policy and flexible working hours to support work-life balance
- 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
As an Ecologist in this independent consultancy, you will have an excellent chance to take charge of intricate contracts, mentor less experienced colleagues, produce high-quality reports, and assess technical projects. Additionally, you will assist clients and their design teams in finding solutions to their challenges and help contribute to the company's development as a business.
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 or call . 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.