Salary Package:
£25 - £30 per hour
Location:
Devon, England
Consultant:
Louise Fletcher
Posted:
19/02/2026
Description:
Hybrid (1–2 days office-based)
£25.00 per hour PAYE | £30.00 per hour Umbrella
We’re seeking an experienced Planning Ecologist to support the integration of ecology within the planning process and help meet statutory nature conservation responsibilities.
You’ll work closely with Planning Officers, the Ecology Team, developers, and key stakeholders to ensure biodiversity and habitat regulations are properly addressed within planning applications and policy documents.
Strong experience as an Ecologist working within or alongside the planning system
Confident applying the Environment Act, Habitats Regulations, and Local/National Planning Policy
Ability to manage a varied caseload independently
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
Access to a vehicle with business insurance (site visits required)
Local Authority experience desirable
Hybrid working (1–2 days per week in office; office attendance required for induction).
If you're passionate about wildlife and confident navigating ecology within planning, we’d love to hear from you.
Please contact Louise at Berry Recruitment, Cornwall on 01872 302822
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.
