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Planning Ecologist

Job details
Posting date: 09 January 2026
Salary: £41.5 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 February 2026
Location: Honiton, South West, EX14 1EJ
Remote working: On-site only
Company: ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD
Job type: Contract
Job reference: MP221580CT1757-5283765-09012026

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Summary

Planning Ecologist needed in Honiton

This is a temporary contract paying £41.50ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: 5283765

The successful candidate will support the integration of ecological considerations into the planning process. You will help EDDC meet its statutory responsibilities regarding nature conservation by providing professional advice across the organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with the Ecology Team, Planning Officers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure that biodiversity and habitat regulations are effectively addressed in planning applications and planning documents. You will be confident in application of environmental regulations and policy including the Environment Act, Habitat Regulations, Local and National Planning Policy.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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