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.