Ecologist

NSB Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Ecologist specializing in bat ecology. The successful candidate will lead bat surveys, provide expert technical advice, and mentor junior team members in a supportive and collaborative environment. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, flexible working conditions, and a focus on high-quality ecological outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible working

Ongoing training and professional development

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experienced Ecologist with strong bat ecology expertise.
• Sound understanding of UK wildlife legislation.
• Proven experience delivering and managing ecology projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver bat surveys and assessments.
• Provide expert technical advice on bat licensing.
• Produce high-quality technical reports for planning submissions.

Skills

Bat ecology expertise

Technical report writing

Data interpretation

Communication

Project management

Education

CIEEM membership (or working towards)

Job description

NSB Recruitment is partnering with a respected, independent environmental consultancy to appoint an experienced Ecologist with strong bat expertise. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, progressive and highly collaborative team with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality ecology and biodiversity work.

You will take a lead role in delivering bat-focused surveys, assessments and mitigation, while contributing to a diverse portfolio of terrestrial ecology projects across development, infrastructure and renewable energy sectors. With a genuinely supportive culture, this consultancy is committed to helping its people grow, offering real scope to broaden your technical skills, manage projects and mentor others.

The Role

• You will enjoy a varied and autonomous position where you will:
• Lead and deliver bat surveys, assessments and mitigation strategies
• Provide expert technical advice on bat licensing, habitat enhancement and mitigation design
• Coordinate and oversee field programmes, data analysis and reporting
• Produce high-quality technical reports and ecology chapters for planning submissions
• Support a range of wider ecology work, including protected species and habitat assessments
• Build positive relationships with clients, stakeholders and regulators
• Mentor junior team members and support their professional development
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget and to a high technical standard

About You

• Experienced Ecologist with strong bat ecology expertise (licence holder or working towards)
• Sound understanding of UK wildlife legislation, policy and guidanceProven experience delivering and managing ecology projects
• Strong technical report writing and data interpretation skills
• Confident communicator, capable of building trust with clients and regulators
• Positive, organised and collaborative, with a passion for high-quality ecological outcomes
• CIEEM membership (or working towards) is desirable

Why Apply?

This is a consultancy that genuinely values its people. You’ll be joining a friendly, inclusive team with a focus on:

• Flexible working and a healthy work-life balance
• Ongoing training, professional development and support toward licences and CIEEM membership
• Project variety across high-profile UK developments
• A collaborative culture where your ideas and progression are encouraged

If you’re a motivated Ecologist looking to take the next step in your bat specialism while enjoying autonomy, support and a great team culture, we’d love to hear from you.