At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct bat surveys and monitor activity for a major highway project.
- Company: Join a leading environmental consultancy focused on ecological compliance.
- Benefits: Earn £200 - £350 per day with flexible contract options.
- Other info: Gain valuable experience in a large-scale construction environment with potential for future opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in wildlife conservation while working on significant infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in Ecology, bat survey experience, and strong communication skills.
Your new role
As a Bat Detector Ecologist, you will support environmental compliance on a major highway infrastructure project, carrying out bat activity surveys and monitoring to inform ecological mitigation and ensure works remain compliant with relevant legislation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Undertaking dusk/dawn bat surveys
- Deploying, retrieving and analysing bat detectors
- Identifying bat species from acoustic recordings
- Assisting with ecological inspections and site monitoring
- Producing accurate field notes and survey data
- Supporting Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) activities where required
- Liaising with site teams to communicate ecological constraints
- Ensuring all work is completed in line with health and safety procedures
What you'll need to succeed:
- Degree in Ecology or related area
- CSCS / Highways Passport
- Own PPE
- Experience carrying out bat activity surveys
- Proficiency using bat detector equipment and software
- Strong bat species identification skills
- Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and best practice guidance
- Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings and evenings
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills
- Bat Licence L1/2
What you'll get in return:
- £200 - £350 P/Day (Outside IR35 Available)
- Opportunity to work on a nationally significant infrastructure project
- Flexible contract arrangements
- Valuable experience within a large-scale construction environment
- Support from an experienced environmental recruitment team
- Potential for contract extensions and future project opportunities
What you need to do now:
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Contact Details:
Hays Construction and Property Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Ecologist (Bat Detectors) in Penrith
Bat Activity Surveying
Bat Species Identification
Use of Bat Detector Equipment
Data Analysis of Acoustic Recordings
Ecological Inspections
Knowledge of UK Wildlife Legislation
Communication Skills
