Protected Species Ecologist – Bat, Reptile & Badger Surveys

Interaction Recruitment PLC; Byrness; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Holiday allowance

Mileage expenses

Job summary

Interaction Engineering is seeking an experienced Ecological Surveyor to undertake protected species surveys across residential, commercial and infrastructure developments in the South East. You will specialise in bat, reptile and badger surveys, delivering assessments, reports and mitigation advice to support planning and construction.

You will work with engineering teams to ensure compliance with wildlife legislation, maintain detailed survey records, and provide ECoW services and site

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology or related discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum five seasons' experience undertaking protected species surveys (bats, reptiles, badgers).
• Good understanding of wildlife legislation and environmental regulations.
• Strong technical report-writing and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to work early mornings, evenings and occasional weekends.
• Natural England Bat Survey Class Licence (Level 2).

Responsibilities

• Undertake bat surveys, including Preliminary Roost Assessments, dusk emergence and dawn re-entry surveys.
• Carry out reptile habitat assessments, presence/absence surveys and population assessments.
• Conduct badger surveys, identifying setts, field signs and monitoring activity.
• Prepare accurate ecological survey reports, assessments and mitigation recommendations.
• Support protected species mitigation strategies and Natural England licence applications.
• Provide Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) services and supervise ecologically sensitive construction activities.
• Deliver toolbox talks and advise site teams on ecological requirements.
• Coordinate seasonal survey programmes and communicate ecological constraints to project teams.
• Maintain accurate survey records and comply with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Driving licence

Bat licence Level 2

GIS experience

Education

Degree in Ecology or related field

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS

Job description

Interaction Engineering is seeking an experienced Ecological Surveyor to undertake protected species surveys across residential, commercial and infrastructure developments in the South East. You will specialise in bat, reptile and badger surveys, delivering assessments, reports and mitigation advice to support planning and construction.

You will work with engineering teams to ensure compliance with wildlife legislation, maintain detailed survey records, and provide ECoW services and site