About this role
Your new company You'll be joining a leading infrastructure and environmental services provider supporting major highways and asset maintenance projects across the UK. Due to an increasing workload of bridge inspections and ecological compliance surveys, there is a requirement for an experienced Class 2 Licenced Bat Ecologist to support projects across the Midlands and Yorkshire.
Your new role As a Class 2 Licenced Bat Ecologist, you will carry out ecological bridge inspections, working alongside inspection teams and operating from elevated access platforms. You will assess structures for bat roost potential, record findings, and provide ecological advice to support infrastructure maintenance and improvement works. Key responsibilities may include:
Conduct bat-focused bridge inspectionsSurvey from MEWPs and access platformsAssess roost suitability and bat activityRecord and report ecological findingsAdvise on mitigation and licencing requirementsEnsure compliance with wildlife legislationLiaise with engineers and project teamsTravel between sites across the Midlands and Yorkshire What you'll need to succeed
Class 2 Bat Licence (England)CSCS Card Highways passport is desirableOwn PPEExperience working from MEWPs/access platformsStrong protected species survey knowledgeExcellent field recording skillsFull UK driving licenceAbility to work independently and manage field workloads
What you'll get in return
£320 - £420 per day (available outside IR35)Immediate start availableOngoing contract potentialWork on major infrastructure projectsOpportunity to build long-term client relationshipsFlexible contract assignment 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.
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