Bat Ecologist BER L1-3 | Remote/Hybrid

SLR Consulting; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with discretionary/

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life, income, and travel insurance

Salary sacrifice car lease

Volunteering and community giving

Flexible, hybrid and agile working

25 days’ annual leave

Buy or sell leave options

Core working hours

Cross-border remote working

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Workplace nursery benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental health support

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking licensed bat ecologists to join our Ecology and Biodiversity team across England, with opportunities to work remotely. You will deliver bat surveys, licensing, and mitigation strategies on diverse projects, while developing technical reporting and BER registration expertise.

We welcome ecologists with Natural England Class 2 licences or higher and those aiming for Bat Earned Recognition (Level 1–3). A strong focus on mentorship and policy understanding is valued.

Qualifications

• Must hold Natural England Class 2 bat licence or above.
• Bat Earned Recognition consultant (Level 1–3) or eligible to be accredited.
• Full understanding of UK ecological legislation and policy.
• Experience in bat surveys, licensing, mitigation and supervision.
• Able to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of bat surveys including daytime and dusk surveys, PRA and related techniques.
• Record and manage survey data using in‑house apps and equipment.
• Complete BER site registrations, EPSL licensing and mitigation works.
• Analyze bat data and contribute to BER registrations and EPSL.
• Supervise mitigation works and contribute to technical reports and bat mitigation strategies.

Skills

Bat surveys

Licensing knowledge

Project supervision

Education

BSc Ecology / Biology / Zoology

MSc desirable

Job description

SLR Consulting is seeking licensed bat ecologists to join our Ecology and Biodiversity team across England, with opportunities to work remotely. You will deliver bat surveys, licensing, and mitigation strategies on diverse projects, while developing technical reporting and BER registration expertise.

We welcome ecologists with Natural England Class 2 licences or higher and those aiming for Bat Earned Recognition (Level 1–3). A strong focus on mentorship and policy understanding is valued.