Ecological Consultant — Flexible Hours & Field Surveys

Countryside Classroom; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TOIL for extra hours

25 days of leave + mental health days

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Countryside Classroom in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time Ecological Consultant to join our small team, starting March/April 2027. The role is based in our garden office in Little Bookham, near Leatherhead, with some travel and flexible hours.

You will lead dusk emergence surveys, ecological appraisals, and protected species surveys, using QField/QGIS. A degree in ecology and driving licence are required, with 2–3 years’ consultancy experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing small-scale ecology projects is required.
• A valid driver's licence and own car are essential.
• Experience with ecological surveys and reporting is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead dusk emergence surveys (max 2 per week).
• Conduct Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and protected species surveys.
• Lead Preliminary Roost Assessments (PRAs) and progress toward Accredited Agent.
• Prepare ecology reports and bat sound analysis.
• Review night-vision camera footage and data.

Skills

Project management

Driving licence

Ecology field work

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Ecology or related field

CIEEM membership / student status

Tools

QField

QGIS

Job description

Countryside Classroom in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time Ecological Consultant to join our small team, starting March/April 2027. The role is based in our garden office in Little Bookham, near Leatherhead, with some travel and flexible hours.

You will lead dusk emergence surveys, ecological appraisals, and protected species surveys, using QField/QGIS. A degree in ecology and driving licence are required, with 2–3 years’ consultancy experience preferred.