Bat L2 Licensed Ecologist

Your new company
You'll be joining a leading infrastructure and environmental services provider supporting major highways and asset maintenance projects across the UK. Due to an increasing workload of bridge inspections and ecological compliance surveys, there is a requirement for an experienced Class 2 Licenced Bat Ecologist to support projects across the Midlands and Yorkshire.

Your new role
As a Class 2 Licenced Bat Ecologist, you will carry out ecological bridge inspections, working alongside inspection teams and operating from elevated access platforms. You will assess structures for bat roost potential, record findings, and provide ecological advice to support infrastructure maintenance and improvement works.
Key responsibilities may include:

Conduct bat-focused bridge inspections
Survey from MEWPs and access platforms
Assess roost suitability and bat activity
Record and report ecological findings
Advise on mitigation and licencing requirements
Ensure compliance with wildlife legislation
Liaise with engineers and project teams
Travel between sites across the Midlands and Yorkshire
What you'll need to succeed

Class 2 Bat Licence (England)
CSCS Card
Highways passport is desirable
Own PPE
Experience working from MEWPs/access platforms
Strong protected species survey knowledge
Excellent field recording skills
Full UK driving licence
Ability to work independently and manage field workloads

What you'll get in return

£320 - £390 per day (available outside IR35)
Immediate start available
Ongoing contract potential
Work on major infrastructure projects
Opportunity to build long-term client relationships
Flexible contract assignment
What you need to do now
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