Ecologist

  • Contract
  • London

Website AdvanceTRS Advance Training and Recruitment Services

Technical recruiters for the built environment

Job Title: Ecologist (Contract)

Salary: £16.82 per hour

Location: London / Epsom

Type: Temporary 12 months (potential of extension), up to 40 hours per week

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Ecologist to support a diverse range of projects across the UK. You will play a key role in delivering ecological surveys, habitat assessments, and protected species monitoring, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to drive biodiversity enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Planning, coordinating, and undertaking field surveys
  • Analysing and interpreting survey results
  • Providing Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) support
  • Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-profile projects

What Our Client is Looking For

Qualifications & Memberships

  • A degree in Ecology or a related field
  • Membership of CIEEM (covered by our client)

Technical Skills & Experience

  • Strong protected species survey skills
  • UK Habitat survey and Defra Biodiversity Metric knowledge
  • Experience in Biodiversity Net Gain assessments (desirable)
  • Level 1 or 2 bat survey licence (desirable)
  • Full UK driving licence

Key Attributes

  • Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment

What Our Client Offers

  • Work on nationally significant, award-winning projects
  • Career development and training opportunities
  • Expenses covered as per company policy
  • Flexible contract with the potential for extension

Eligibility

This role may require security clearance. If necessary, this will be discussed during the interview process.

Opportunity for Growth

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment while working on high-profile projects that make a difference. If you’re passionate about ecology, conservation, and biodiversity, apply now.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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