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Job Description - Ecologist

ECOLOGIST

  • £20 per hour (via Umbrella)
  • Initial 12-month contract
  • Hybrid working - based in Epsom
  • Join an award-winning ecology team contributing to high-profile national projects
  • Fantastic opportunity to apply and develop your field and survey skills
  • BPSS clearance sponsored by the client

ABOUT THE CLIENT:

Our client is a leading consultancy known for delivering innovative environmental solutions across nationally significant infrastructure projects. With a reputation for biodiversity enhancements, collaboration, and award-winning performance, their ecology team has been consistently recognised for excellence. Due to ongoing project growth, they are seeking a contract Ecologist to support work across the London and South East region.

THE BENEFITS:

  • £20 per hour via Umbrella
  • Hybrid working with flexibility to work from home and onsite in Epsom
  • Opportunity to work on nationally recognised, high-impact environmental projects
  • Exposure to a collaborative, multi-disciplinary working environment
  • CIEEM membership costs covered

THE ECOLOGIST ROLE:

  • Plan, coordinate, and undertake a variety of ecological field surveys
  • Analyse and interpret data to inform design, planning, and mitigation strategies
  • Carry out Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) responsibilities on active sites
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders
  • Support projects applying Defra Biodiversity Metric and habitat condition assessments

ECOLOGIST ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

  • Degree (or equivalent) in Ecology or a related discipline
  • Strong protected species survey experience (competent to lead surveys)
  • Level 1 or Level 2 survey licence for bats (desirable)
  • Membership of CIEEM (client will cover costs)
  • Working knowledge of UK Habitat survey methodologies and Biodiversity Net Gain principles
  • Full UK/EEC driving licence
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via . For further information, please call me: . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

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