Senior / Principal Ecologist – Sussex or Hampshire

The Opportunity

An employee-owned environmental and engineering consultancy is looking for a Senior or Principal Ecologist to join its south coast team.

You'll be a technical lead on surveys, assessments and mitigation, manage projects and help grow the business. Based in Sussex or Hampshire with hybrid working.

The Role

• Provide specialist ecological expertise and technical review
• Oversee surveys, assessments and mitigation strategies
• Manage projects to quality, programme and budget
• Deliver habitat and species surveys and write reports to CIEEM standards
• Mentor staff and contribute to tenders and client development

About You

• Degree in ecology or related subject; Full CIEEM (Chartered an advantage)
• Strong protected species and habitat field skills; bat or water vole licence desirable
• Experience with the Habitats Regulations, BNG and protected species licensing
• Project management and business development experience; full UK driving licence
• Desirable: aquatic, estuarine or coastal ecology, WFD and river restoration

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Employee ownership
• Hybrid working
• Dedicated personal development support

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To apply or find out more, contact Shaun at shaun.silva@gaia-search.com