Senior/Principal Ecologist
Salary: £40,000k-60,000k (dependent on experience)
Location: Haywards Heath/Portsmouth
Type: Permanent, Hybrid
About the Role:
Due to continued success and plans for growth, our client is seeking experienced and enthusiastic Senior and Principal Ecologists to join their team in Haywards Heath or Portsmouth. As part of an award-winning team, you'll work on diverse projects, including habitat creation, river restoration, flood risk management, and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments. The team specialises in wetland and riverine environments, collaborating across disciplines such as engineering, geomorphology, and landscape to promote natural systems and nature-based solutions.
About the Client:
Our client is a leading, independent environmental and engineering consultancy with offices in nine countries, including the UK and Ireland. They are employee-owned, allowing them to prioritise innovation and exceptional service, and they place sustainability and climate resilience at the core of their strategy. With a strong focus on staff development, they invest in their workforce through a comprehensive professional development programme.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide technical expertise, guidance, and review of ecological surveys, impact assessments, and mitigation strategies.
Manage projects, ensuring they meet quality standards, timelines, and budgets.
Undertake habitat and species surveys...