TipTopJob East Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Join to apply for the Senior Ecologist role at TipTopJob. Location: Brighton (flexible working arrangements available). Salary: GBP30,000+ DOE. A dynamic and expanding environmental consultancy is seeking a skilled Senior Ecologist to join its growing team. Recognised for delivering high-quality ecological advice across residential, commercial, education, renewable energy, and transport infrastructure projects.

Benefits

• Dedicated personal development budget and support for CIEEM membership
• Opportunity to develop leadership and business development skills
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Contributory pension and private medical insurance
• 31 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Flexible working arrangements
• A supportive and inclusive workplace that values wellbeing, collaboration and professional growth

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver ecological surveys, assessments, and reports, including Phase 1 habitat surveys, protected species surveys, and mitigation/enhancement plans
• Provide day-to-day client liaison and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Contribute to Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments, and EPSM licence applications
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior ecologists
• Support business development, including bid preparation and client engagement

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Degree-level qualification in ecology or a related discipline; MSc or PhD highly desirable
• Chartered membership of CIEEM or equivalent professional institute
• Proven experience in ecological consultancy, including technical report writing and project delivery
• Natural England survey licences for at least one species/group
• Strong field skills, project management experience, and excellent communication abilities
• Experience with GIS software (particularly ArcGIS) and collaborative work across environmental disciplines
• A UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to sites

This role provides an excellent opportunity for an ambitious ecologist to further their career within a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking consultancy, contributing to projects that make a real difference to biodiversity and habitat conservation.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Advertising Services

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