Overview

We are seeking a Consultant Ecologist to join one of our growing teams based in Kent or Sussex, with flexibility for cross region remote working.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Assistant Ecologist looking to step up and progress, or for an established Consultant Ecologist seeking a new challenge and the chance to play a key role in a developing and ambitious business.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to undertake a wide range of ecological survey work. The successful candidate will bring experience in project management, proposal preparation, collaboration with other environmental disciplines, and effective liaison with clients and consultees.

You will support a variety of projects, working closely with clients and consultants while collaborating with professionals across multiple environmental fields. Your work will include contributing to Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRAs), mitigation and habitat creation, biodiversity impact calculations, and protected species surveys.

This role requires flexibility to work unsociable hours and to travel or very occasionally stay away from home where necessary.

You will work closely with the Kent-based or Sussex based team as well as with colleagues across the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertaking a variety of ecological surveys, including protected species work
  • Preparing high-quality proposals, reports, and technical documents
  • Liaising effectively with clients, consultees, and other environmental disciplines
  • Contributing to proposal preparation for new projects and tender submissions
  • Supporting and mentoring junior team members
  • Ensuring work is completed to the highest technical and professional standards
  • Staying up to date with relevant environmental legislation and industry best practices
  • Willingness to work outside of standard hours

About You

  • Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in ecology or a related subject
  • Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar consultancy role
  • Ideally hold at least one protected species survey licence
  • Experience writing accurate high-quality reports
  • Strong understanding of protected species technical work and ecological legislation
  • Experience with project management, client liaison, and proposal preparation
  • Associate CIEEM membership (or eligibility to apply /upgrade)
  • A valid UK driving licence and willingness to work flexible hours and travel to sites as required
  • Demonstrable proficiency in GIS and a good working knowledge of BNG would be advantageous
  • An MSc or PhD in a relevant subject is desirable but not essential
  • Experience with other protected species or as a botanist would be advantageous

We are currently running a company-wide four-day working week trial (March–December 2026), where staff work Monday to Thursday at full pay. Friday is a non-working day for most roles. We are committed to finding sustainable ways of working that genuinely support our people’s wellbeing.

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