Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecologist

Location: Worthing

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent | Full-time

A well-established environmental consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Ecologist to join their expanding team in Worthing. The company delivers specialist ecological services across commercial, residential, and public sector environments, offering a varied and interesting workload.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Ecologist seeking career progression, greater responsibility, varied projects, and ongoing professional development within a supportive and growing business.

What You'll Be Joining

You will be joining a respected environmental consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality ecological services. The business offers a supportive working environment, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities to develop your technical expertise while contributing to the delivery of ecological projects.

Salary & Benefits

£35,000 - £45,000 salary (DOE)

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Contributory pension scheme

Ongoing training and professional development

Support with protected species licence progression

Varied project portfolio and career progression opportunities

Opportunities to take on greater responsibility and support junior team members

The Role

Undertaking Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) and Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs)

Conducting and overseeing protected species surveys and habitat assessments

Contributing to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and reports

Preparing and reviewing accurate technical reports and survey documentation

Liaising with clients, developers, and multidisciplinary teams

Supporting the delivery and coordination of ecological projects across a range of sectors

Providing technical guidance and support to junior ecologists where required

Contributing to project planning, client relationships, and the successful delivery of ecological services

About You

Experience working within an ecological consultancy, ideally at Consultant or Senior Ecologist level

Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies

Experience with PEAs, EcIAs, protected species surveys, and BNG

Strong technical reporting, communication, and organisational skills

Ability to manage workloads and contribute to the delivery of projects

Experience supporting or mentoring junior ecologists would be advantageous

Full UK driving licence

Full right to work in the UK

Living in or within a commutable distance of Worthing

Why This Role?

Competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000

Flexible working and a supportive team environment

Opportunities to progress your career and take on greater responsibility

Varied projects across multiple sectors

Ongoing training and professional development

The opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of an established ecological team

If you are interested in this or other positions within the Ecology industry, please do not hesitate to contact Jack Porter at . We have many more vacancies available on our website, so please refer to