Remote Senior Bat Ecologist

ZipRecruiter; Ashton-under-Lyne; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative environmental consultancy is seeking a dedicated Ecologist to join their remote team. This role involves writing technical reports and mentoring junior staff while enjoying the flexibility of remote work across the UK. With a strong focus on ecology and a commitment to employee well-being, this firm offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects in the residential sector. If you are passionate about ecology and looking for a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Birthday off

Staff social events

License fees paid

Pension benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in writing technical ecology reports.
• Experience mentoring junior Ecologists is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Technical report writing for EcIA, PRA, PEA, HRA.
• Mentoring junior colleagues and supporting surveys.

Skills

Technical report writing

Mentoring junior colleagues

Ecological checking

Education

Degree in environmental field

Level 1 or 2 bat licence

Job description

Job Description

Your new company

An environmental and design consultancy that operates across the UK out of Suffolk, giving their staff excellent flexibility to work remotely UK-wide. They offer a range of services, such as Ecology, BNG, Arboriculture, Landscape planning / design and vegetation management, their typical clients are in the residential sector (single houses and large developments).
Their flexibility is demonstrated as they have a lot of remote staff that only attend the office during social events and seasonal celebrations.

Your new role

They have an Ecology team in place already, performing varying surveys. You will work remotely (unless local to Suffolk) to help support this team from a technical perspective, your main duties will include…

• Technical report writing for EcIA, PRA, PEA, HRA etc
• Mentoring junior colleagues via Teams
• quoting
• Ecological 1st and 2nd tier checking
• Supporting to complete surveys if needed (if you're based locally)

What you'll need to succeed

• A degree in an environmental field
• Level 1 or 2 bat licence holder
• Proven experience writing technical ecology reports
• Experience mentoring junior Ecologists (ideal)

What you'll get in return

• £40,000 - £55,000 per annum
• Fully remote working
• 25 days annual leave including 3 days over xmas (plus 8 days for bank holidays)
• Your birthday off
• Staff social events
• License fees paid for
• Other benefits including pension etc

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