Location: BN6 9BS, Brighton, East Sussex, South East, UKSenior Ecologist | 10 mins from Brighton (Hybrid) | Full Time (Flexible/Hybrid) | £35,000–£45,000 DOEWhat's in it for you?Join a friendly, professional, and growing team of around 20 people in a relaxed, supportive environment. Based in the stunning South Downs, you'll enjoy a diverse and autonomous workload alongside excellent opportunities for career development.We offer: Competitive salary (£35k–£45k, DOE) + starting bonus for direct applicantsFlexible and hybrid working (typically 1–2 WFH days/week, 1-2 on-site, 1-2 in the office)Established TOIL system for evening/night survey workPrivate medical insuranceContributory pensionPayment of CIEEM membership/professional subscriptions + professional development budget31 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, plus your birthday offAccess to a car club / daily rental accountTravel expenses coveredA friendly, collaborative culture where your wellbeing is prioritisedA varied workload across residential, commercial, education, renewable energy, transport and planning sectors Are you the right person for the job?We're seeking a well-rounded, confident Senior Ecologist who can work with a high level of independence and produce excellent technical outputs with minimal supervision.You must have: A relevant degree (BSc/MSc preferred – lived experience considered)Strong botanical ID skills (minimum FISC Level 3)A solid working knowledge of UK ecological legislationExperience delivering high-quality ecological reportsNatural England survey licence(s) for at least one protected species/groupMembership or Chartership with CIEEM (non-negotiable)Full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle (hire available if needed)Flexibility for travel and occasional overnight staysAbility to communicate clearly with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders Highly desirable: EPSM licence experience or experience drafting EPSM applicationsEcIA/HRA contributionsGIS experience (ArcGIS) What will your role look like?This is a mixed, varied role combining technical fieldwork, ecological appraisal, reporting, and client engagement. Typical responsibilities include: Leading ecological surveys, including botanical and protected species workManaging and delivering preliminary ecological appraisals end-to-endProducing high-quality ecological reports, mitigation plans, and recommendationsManaging your own portfolio of projects and ensuring on-time, on-budget deliveryActing as day-to-day client contact and representing the team professionallySupporting, guiding, and mentoring junior ecologistsIdentifying opportunities and contributing to bids Working Style & Travel Projects are primarily located across the South EastTravel to various sites is required; occasional overnight staysWorkload varies seasonallyTypical week: mix of office, site, and home-working days (1–2 each)Some night-time survey work (supported by TOIL) What's next? It's easy! Click “APPLY” now! We can't wait to hear from you!Your data will be handled in line with GDPRTPBN1_UKTJ