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 ryan.baker@searchability.com. For further information, please call me: 0203 854 0120. 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.