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Senior Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Crawley, West Sussex RH10 7GY, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A renowned multidisciplinary consultancy in Crawley is seeking a passionate Senior Ecologist to join its expanding team in the South East.
  • The successful candidate will have a degree in Ecology or Environmental Science and at least 3 years of experience in ecological consultancy or related fields.
  • The role involves leading ecological assessments, conducting field surveys, and preparing detailed reports while ensuring compliance with UK wildlife legislation.
  • The company offers a competitive salary, an excellent bonus scheme, paid professional membership fees, and opportunities for personal development and mentoring.
  • This position provides diverse project exposure and the chance to work in a collaborative environment with industry leaders.

Senior Ecologist - Crawley

A renowned multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking passionate and driven Senior Ecologist to join its expanding team in the South East. With a strong reputation for delivering sustainable projects across a wide range of sectors, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your work will make a real impact.

The successful candidate will become part of a supportive and innovative team that values expertise, personal development, and flexibility. The company offer an excellent bonus scheme, paid professional membership fees as well as having an employee mentoring scheme and paid volunteering days.

What We're Looking For;
  • Experience within an ecological consultancy or a related field.
  • A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline. A master's degree or PhD is advantageous.
  • Proficiency in ecological survey techniques, data analysis, and report writing. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A strong understanding of UK wildlife legislation, planning regulations, and best practices in ecological management.

Key Responsibilities;

  • To lead and manage ecological assessments, habitat surveys, and impact studies for various projects.
  • To conduct and oversee field surveys, including protected species surveys, habitat assessments, and ecological monitoring.
  • Wrepare detailed ecological reports, impact assessments, and mitigation strategies.
  • Client Liaison: Build and maintain relationships with clients, providing expert advice and guidance on ecological issues.
  • Assisting with supporting junior ecologists with the option to mentor
  • Ensure projects comply with relevant legislation, planning policies, and environmental standards.

Whether you're an experienced consultant or looking to grow within the environmental sector, this role offers diverse project exposure, ongoing professional development, and the chance to work alongside industry leaders.

Interested in this Senior Ecologist vacancy? To discuss this vacancy or any other roles, please do not hesitate to contact Ashleigh Garner on or send your CV to

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.