Ecologist in Southampton

Energy Jobline ZR; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy is seeking an experienced Ecologist with strong bat expertise in Southampton. Your role will include leading bat-focused surveys and assessments, contributing to diverse ecology projects, and mentoring junior staff. The consultancy promotes a supportive culture with flexible working and professional development opportunities. If you're passionate about high-quality ecological outcomes, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Ongoing training and professional development

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Experienced Ecologist with strong bat ecology expertise (licence holder or working towards).
• Proven experience delivering and managing ecology projects.
• Confident communicator, capable of building trust with clients and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver bat surveys, assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Produce high-quality technical reports and ecology chapters for planning submissions.
• Mentor junior team members and support their professional development.

Skills

Bat ecology expertise

UK wildlife legislation knowledge

Technical report writing

Data interpretation

Client communication

Education

CIEEM membership (or working towards)

Job description

Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 guidance
• Proven 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.

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.