Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Senior Ecologist
Senior Ecologist at Penguin Recruitment Ltd, based in Worthing, South East England, paying £35,000 - £45,000 per annum. This is a contract role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · Hybrid
- Location
- Worthing, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Research Scientist
16% below the typical rate for research scientist
Reference 57464894
About the role
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 .
Reference: 57464894 · Posted 45 minutes ago · Closes 27 Nov 2026 · Listed via Penguin Recruitment Ltd
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