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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