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.