Ecological Surveyor – Bat, Reptile & Badger Expert (ECoW)

Service Care; Cuxton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Professional development support

Job summary

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Ecological Surveyor to support residential, commercial and infrastructure projects across the South East. You will conduct protected species surveys (bats, reptiles, badgers), prepare reports and assist with licence applications, working with engineering teams to address ecological constraints.

The role requires a degree in ecology or related field, five seasons of protected species survey experience, GIS skills, and a valid CSCS card.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Zoology or a related subject, or equivalent relevant field experience.
• Minimum of five seasons' experience undertaking protected species surveys, including bats, reptiles and badgers.
• Natural England Bat Survey Class Licence – Level 2.
• Previous experience as an Ecological Clerk of Works on construction sites.
• Good understanding of wildlife legislation and protected species requirements.
• Strong report-writing skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using GIS software, such as QGIS or ArcGIS.
• Knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and the statutory metric.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Full UK driving license and flexibility to work early mornings, evenings and occasional weekends during the survey season.
• CIEEM membership, or working towards membership, would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out bat surveys, including Preliminary Roost Assessments, dusk emergence and dawn re-entry surveys, and acoustic detector analysis.
• Undertake reptile surveys, including habitat assessments, artificial refuge checks, population assessments and supporting translocation work.
• Conduct badger surveys, identifying and classifying setts and recording field signs.
• Prepare accurate ecological survey reports, assessments and mitigation recommendations.
• Support protected species mitigation strategies and Natural England licence applications.
• Act as Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW), supervising sensitive site works, delivering toolbox talks and ensuring compliance with planning conditions.
• Plan surveys around seasonal requirements and communicate ecological constraints to project managers.
• Maintain accurate survey records and submit biological records where required.
• Follow health and safety procedures when working on construction sites and undertaking early morning, evening and occasional weekend surveys.

Skills

Protected species surveys

Report writing

GIS software

Driving licence

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Ecology or related

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS

CSCS card

Job description

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Ecological Surveyor to support residential, commercial and infrastructure projects across the South East. You will conduct protected species surveys (bats, reptiles, badgers), prepare reports and assist with licence applications, working with engineering teams to address ecological constraints.

The role requires a degree in ecology or related field, five seasons of protected species survey experience, GIS skills, and a valid CSCS card.