Badger Licenced Ecologist (Contract)

ZipRecruiter; Penrith; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A consultancy specializing in ecological services is seeking experienced Ecologists to work on a contract basis for the A66 road widening scheme from Scotch Corner to Penrith. This role offers a competitive daily rate between £250 and £400 and can be flexible with full or part-time contracts. Ideal candidates will have extensive badger survey experience and will carry out ecological surveys alongside other specialists.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Flexible contracts

Ongoing seasonal work

Qualifications

• Experience working on ecological surveys and reporting.
• Possession of Level 1 badger license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a range of ecological surveys for the A66 road widening scheme.
• Report findings accurately to stakeholders.

Skills

Extensive badger survey experience

Full UK driving licence and vehicle

PPE

Tools

Infrared camera

Night vision equipment

Recording equipment

Job description

Your new company

My client is a part of a group that offers a range of services, including ecological consultancy. They were established over 40 years ago and have provided services to their clients nationally ever since. They work on a range of large scale infrastructure projects as well as conservation and others.

Your new role

My client is looking for experienced Ecologists to work on a contract basis, outside IR35 regulations if required. The contract is working on the A66 road widening scheme from Scotch Corner to Penrith. The work will include a range of ecological surveys and reporting, working alongside other specialist ecologists.

What you\'ll need to succeed

• Full UK driving licence and vehicle
• Equipment: Infrared camera/ nightvision, recording equipment etc.
• Extensive badger survey experience as a minimum, but ideally a Level 1 badger licence or higher
• PPE

What you\'ll get in return

• Competitive daily rate (Inside or outside IR35) - £250 - £400 per day (Inclusive of expenses) - Rates can be flexible for the right candidate
• Flexible full or part-time contracts
• Ongoing seasonal work

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