Ecological Surveyor

Ecological Surveyor Join a growing multidisciplinary construction and engineering consultancy where ecology plays a key role in the successful delivery of development and construction projects. They are looking for an experienced Ecological Surveyor to support projects across London, Kent and Essex.

Working alongside structural and civil engineering teams, you'll help developers navigate planning requirements, protected species legislation and ecological constraints from feasibility through to construction. The Role You'll be responsible for carrying out protected species surveys, preparing technical reports and supporting clients through planning and construction while ensuring wildlife is protected and projects remain compliant.

Key Responsibilities Bat surveys including Preliminary Roost Assessments, dusk emergence and dawn re-entry surveys Reptile surveys, habitat assessments and translocation support Badger surveys, monitoring and mitigation recommendations Preparation of survey reports, mitigation strategies and planning documentation Supporting Natural England licence applications Acting as Ecological Clerk of Works on construction projects Delivering toolbox talks and supervising sensitive site works Coordinating survey programmes and advising project teams on ecological constraints Maintaining accurate field records and ecological data About You We're keen to speak with ecologists who can work independently, communicate confidently with clients and contractors, and understand the realities of development projects.

Essential Requirements Experience undertaking protected species surveys Natural England Bat Survey Class Licence (Level 2) Strong report writing skills Good understanding of UK wildlife legislation GIS experience (QGIS or ArcGIS)

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