Consultant/Senior Ecologist - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Your new companyMy client is a chartered consultancy based in West Sussex, providing services for the past 25 years. They bring together a multidisciplinary team oflandscape architects, landscape planners, ecological consultants, and tree surveyors, offering integrated services across landscape and ecological design.Their core focus lies in delivering landscape design and ecological commissions for a range of clients, particularly in education, the public sector, and property development. They are known for crafting solutions that balance aesthetic, functional, and environmental considerations-ensuring that development projects are both visually compelling and ecologically responsible. They place high value on their environmental ethos, working only with clients that wish to conserve and cooperate.They are shortly moving into a new office, to better house the current team and to fulfil their expansion plans.Your new roleThey are looking for a motivated Consultant or Senior Ecologist to join the growing ecology team. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality ecological assessments and helping drive productivity across the team, the role is expected to be split 50/50 between site and office work. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow into a future management role. The current ecology team is 14 staff strong, as part of a wider team of 30, all of which contribute to their collaborative and supportive culture.Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support ecological assessments, including PEA, BNG, and protected species surveys.
• Collaborate with landscape architects and arboricultural consultants.
• Help manage project delivery and ensure timely output.
• Contribute to team development and mentoring of junior staff.
• Participate in site work primarily across the Southeast.
• Engage with clients to deliver value-driven ecological solutions.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in consultancy with a broad ecological skillset.
• Licenses for GCN and bats are highly desirable.
• ACIEEM membership desirable, MCIEEM ideal.
• GIS skills beneficial but not essential.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Full UK driving license and car

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary: £30,000 - £35,000 for a Consultant & £35,000 - £45,000 for a Senior - dependent on experinece.
• Flexi-time, flexible working and a strong work/life balance, 2-3 days of WFH offered p/week.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Internal training as well as funded external training and licensing support.
• Christmas bonus based on company and individual performance.

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