Remote Senior Bat Ecologist

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in environmental consultancy is seeking a Senior Bat Ecologist to join their dynamic team. This fully remote position allows you to leverage your expertise in ecological report writing and mentoring junior staff. You'll be instrumental in supporting the Ecology team with various surveys and technical checks, all while enjoying a flexible work environment. With generous annual leave, including your birthday off, and coverage for license fees, this role offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a supportive and innovative setting. If you're passionate about ecology and looking for a rewarding career path, this position is for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Birthday off

License fees paid

Staff social events

Pension benefits

Qualifications

• A degree in an environmental field is essential.
• Proven experience writing technical ecology reports is required.

Responsibilities

• Technical report writing for EcIA, PRA, PEA, HRA.
• Support the Ecology team with surveys and checking.

Skills

Technical report writing

Ecological checking

Mentoring junior Ecologists

Education

Degree in Environmental Field

Level 1 or 2 Bat Licence

Job description

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Client:

Hays

Location:

london (west end), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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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
• 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

• 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

What you need to do now
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