Following the continued success and growth of the company, Lizard Landscape Design and Ecology are seeking an enthusiastic Senior Ecologist to join our friendly environmental team! We are an established environmental consultancy based on the Sussex coast in Worthing (nr. Brighton) working on a diverse portfolio of projects in a range of sectors. Within our multi-disciplinary team the work is varied, with great opportunities for collaboration with landscape architects, landscape planners, and arboricultural surveyors.
The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of our work including liaising with clients, writing and reviewing a range of technical reports, preparing licence applications and mitigation strategies, as well as mentoring junior members of staff to allow them to progress and thrive. Due to our growing team, there will be significant opportunities for career progression for the right candidate.
Ideally, you will meet the following criteria:
- A minimum of 4 – 5 years’ experience within a consultancy setting;
- Full CIEEM membership (or eligibility for);
- Holder of at least one Natural England protected species licence, ideally including bats, and / or GCN / Dormouse;
- Experience in completing a range of surveys and reports including Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, Bat Roost Assessments, Ecologist Impact Assessment and Biodiversity Net Gain calculations and condition assessments;
- Good UK botany skills, with a sound knowledge of UKHabs;
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car;
- Desirable to have experience of being named ecologist on EPS Mitigation Licences, but not essential.
- In return, we can offer a fun working environment within our friendly team of like-minded individuals. We strongly value work life balance, as reflected in our flexible TOIL system, considered survey scheduling (including very limited or no nights away from home and evening surveys limited to 2 per week) and quarterly social events with our friendly and welcoming team.
- Other benefits include:
- Flexible working hours and 24 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays);
- No weekend working, nor any early surveys on Mondays or late surveys on Fridays;
- Hybrid working, with opportunity to work from home as well as from our brand-new office with views from the south downs to the sea;
- All professional memberships and licence renewal fees paid for;
- Unlimited CPD budget, with yearly training reviews and monthly in-house CPD’s;
- Enhanced employer pension contribution;
- Discretionary Christmas bonus;
- Opportunities for volunteer days;
- Cycle to work scheme;
- Championing a sustainable natural environment;
- Salary Range: £ 35,000 – 45,000 – negotiable based upon experience;
We foster a collaborative and innovative working environment, supporting our people to develop their careers. Joining our team will connect you to a strong network of experts and a diverse range of exciting projects that will broaden your experience.
If you are passionate about ecology and looking for a new opportunity, we would love to hear from you!
To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to Joe Jackson at joej@lizardlandscape.co.uk
