Bat Ecologists

Overview

In this role you will deliver bat ecology expertise across diverse UK projects, supporting mitigation licensing and surveys. You join a collaborative Ecology and Biodiversity team within a global sustainability consultancy known for its skilled, cross-disciplinary approach. You will lead field surveys, data management and technical reporting on large-scale projects in power, minerals, and the built environment. This is your chance to shape bat mitigation strategies and elevate ecological inputs on high-profile sites. You’ll work with mentoring and training opportunities to advance your BER accreditation and wider ecological skills.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salaries
• company pension
• excellent healthcare offering
• travel and life insurance
• 25 days annual leave and flexible bank holidays
• flexible, agile and hybrid working

Responsibilities

• Conduct a range of bat surveys (Daytime Walkover, PRA, dusk/dawn surveys, backtracking, hibernation surveys)
• Record and manage survey data using in-house apps and automation tools
• Complete BER site registrations, EPSL licensing and mitigation works
• Analyse bat data and contribute to technical reports and mitigation designs
• Supervise mitigation works and implement method statements
• Prepare and lead on EPSL and bat mitigation strategies for diverse sites (infrastructure, power, renewables)
• Provide bat expertise to multidisciplinary project teams and liaise with clients/regulators
• Mentor junior ecologists and support knowledge transfer across the UK teams
• Possibly manage staff and coordinate with cross-functional teams (planning, landscape, hydrology, noise, air)
• Travel across the UK or overseas as needed
• Liaise with stakeholders and regulatory bodies as required

Key requirements

• Natural England Class 2 bat licence or above
• Experience with bat surveys, licensing, mitigation and supervision
• Bat Earned Recognition (Level 1–3) or eligible to be BER accredited
• BSc Ecology, Biological Science, Zoology or equivalent; MSc desirable
• CIEEM membership (level dependent on grade)
• Understanding of UK ecological legislation and policy
• Full UK driving licence
• Project management experience (planning, budgeting, client liaison) desirable

• Proactive learning mindset
• Strong communication and mentoring ability
• Client liaison and stakeholder engagement
• Bat survey techniques (PRA, day/night surveys, GLTA, radiotracking)
• Data management and analysis of bat data
• BER registrations and EPSL processes

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