Job Title: Ecologist (Contract)
Salary: 16.82 per hour
Location: London / Epsom
Type: Temporary 12 months (potential of extension), up to 40 hours per week
About the Role
Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Ecologist to support a diverse range of projects across the UK. You will play a key role in delivering ecological surveys, habitat assessments, and protected species monitoring, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to drive biodiversity enhancements.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning, coordinating, and undertaking field surveys
- Analysing and interpreting survey results
- Providing Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) support
- Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-profile projects
What Our Client is Looking For
Qualifications & Memberships
- A degree in Ecology or a related field
- Membership of CIEEM (covered by our client)
Technical Skills & Experience
- Strong protected species survey skills
- UK Habitat survey and Defra Biodiversity Metric knowledge
- Experience in Biodiversity Net Gain assessments (desirable)
- Level 1 or 2 bat survey licence (desirable)
- Full UK driving licence
Key Attributes
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment
What Our Client Offers
- Work on nationally significant, award-winning projects
- Career development and training opportunities
- Expenses covered as per company policy
- Flexible contract with the potential for extension
Eligibility
This role may require security clearance. If necessary, this will be discussed during the interview process.
Opportunity for Growth
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment while working on high-profile projects that make a difference. If you're passionate about ecology, conservation, and biodiversity, apply now.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.