Hunter Dunning
Senior Ecologist
Senior Ecologist at Hunter Dunning, based in Crawley, South East, paying £36,000 - £43,000 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £36,000 - £43,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · Hybrid
- Location
- Crawley, South East
- Closing date
- Sector
- Research Scientist
15% below the typical rate for research scientist
Reference 615171268627663129
About the role
Job Overview
Senior Ecologist job in Crawley, West Sussex, offering a hybrid role within an established environmental consultancy. This position involves delivering ecological services across the South East, combining field surveys and technical reporting. Suited to an experienced ecologist seeking project ownership, client exposure, and progression into a leadership pathway across infrastructure, development, and planning sectors.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead protected species and habitat surveys
- Manage projects from inception to delivery
- Produce PEAs, EcIAs, and technical reports
- Maintain client relationships and communication
- Support tenders and business development
- Mentor junior ecologists and review outputs
- Ensure compliance with ecological legislation
- Balance fieldwork and office-based tasks
Skills & Experience Required
- 3+ years ecology consultancy experience
- Strong report writing and technical delivery
- Protected species survey experience
- Relevant licence or FISC Level 4+
- Project management and client liaison skills
- Knowledge of UK ecological legislation
- Full UK driving licence
- CIEEM membership or working towards
Salary & Benefits
£36,000 - £43,000 depending on experience. 33 days annual leave, pension contributions, private medical insurance, income protection, and professional fees paid. Hybrid working supported.
About Hunter Dunning
Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market. We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles.
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If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies. All applications are handled in strict confidence.
Referral Section
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Reference: 615171268627663129 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 6 Dec 2026 · Listed via Hunter Dunning
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