Ecologist Location: Chichester Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (DOE) Are you an ambitious Ecologist looking to take the next step in your career? Join a growing multi-disciplinary planning and architecture firm in Chichester, where you''ll play a key role in shaping our ecological offering and delivering high-quality, sustainable projects across the UK. What You''ll Be Doing Supporting planning applications with clear, robust ecological assessments and technical reports Advising project teams and clients on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) strategies and practical mitigation measures Liaising with local authorities, statutory consultees, and clients to guide projects smoothly through the planning process Conducting site visits and ecological surveys nationwide Contributing to the development of our internal ecology capability as an integral member of a growing environmental team What We''re Looking For Experience delivering ecological surveys, assessments, and reports Strong understanding of UK wildlife legislation, planning policy and BNG requirements Confident communicator able to collaborate with planners, architects, and external stakeholders Ability to work independently, manage workloads, and deliver to deadlines A passion for nature-positive design and sustainable development What We Offer Competitive salary £30,000-£40,000 depending on experience Opportunity to help shape and grow an emerging ecology team Support for professional development and chartership A colla