NSB Recruitment is partnering with a respected, independent environmental consultancy to appoint an experienced Ecologist with strong bat expertise. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, progressive and highly collaborative team with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality ecology and biodiversity work.
You will take a lead role in delivering bat-focused surveys, assessments and mitigation, while contributing to a diverse portfolio of terrestrial ecology projects across development, infrastructure and renewable energy sectors. With a genuinely supportive culture, this consultancy is committed to helping its people grow, offering real scope to broaden your technical skills, manage projects and mentor others.
The Role
- You will enjoy a varied and autonomous position where you will:
- Lead and deliver bat surveys, assessments and mitigation strategies
- Provide expert technical advice on bat licensing, habitat enhancement and mitigation design
- Coordinate and oversee field programmes, data analysis and reporting
- Produce high-quality technical reports and ecology chapters for planning submissions
- Support a range of wider ecology work, including protected species and habitat assessments
- Build positive relationships with clients, stakeholders and regulators
- Mentor junior team members and support their professional development
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget and to a high technical standard
About You
- Experienced Ecologist with strong bat ecology expertise (licence holder or working towards)
- Sound understanding of UK wildlife legislation, policy and guidance
- Proven experience delivering and managing ecology projects
- Strong technical report writing and data interpretation skills
- Confident communicator, capable of building trust with clients and regulators
- Positive, organised and collaborative, with a passion for high-quality ecological outcomes
- CIEEM membership (or working towards) is desirable
Why Apply?
This is a consultancy that genuinely values its people. You’ll be joining a friendly, inclusive team with a focus on:
- Flexible working and a healthy work-life balance
- Ongoing training, professional development and support toward licences and CIEEM membership
- Project variety across high-profile UK developments
- A collaborative culture where your ideas and progression are encouraged
If you’re a motivated Ecologist looking to take the next step in your bat specialism while enjoying autonomy, support and a great team culture, we’d love to hear from you.