Bat Ecologist

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Job Ref: 11493 + 11494

Job title: Bat Ecologist

Location: London or East Sussex

Salary: £21,000 - £28,000 DOE

Term: Permanent

 

Job Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity for an ecologist with particular expertise in Bat ecology, to join a leading ecological consultancy.    If you hold a Natural England bat survey licence and have had experience of working under and preparing EPS development licences, then we’d like to hear from you.

Responsibilities of the post:

As an ecologist you will undertake bat surveys and assessments in addition to other protected species surveys and assessments, ECoW and Watching Brief roles.  You will have the opportunity to get involved in all stages of project development from tendering through to completion and gain exposure to business development, project management and delivery.

 

Qualifications / Experience:

The Bat Ecologist will possess:

• An appropriate degree(s)
• Natural England bat survey licence, ideally including handling of bats.  Excellent candidates who are close to
• obtaining a bat licence may also be considered
• Experience of writing EPSM licences for Bats and at least one other species
• Experience of producing ecology chapters as part of EcIA and undertaking site supervision
• Competency in Phase 1 Habitat Survey of a range of habitats
• Full IEEM Membership desirable
• Full clean driving licence.

Certain project work will require travel, overnight stays and in some cases longer periods of working away from home.   In return, our client is offering an attractive salary and benefits package and excellent career prospects within a successful and well established team.

For further information on this or any other related positions do not hesitate to contact Ruth on 020 7960 2557 or rcp@mattinsonpartnership.com

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