Ecologist

• Business Unit:
  Environmental
• Compensation: GBP 29000 - GBP 32000 - yearly

About Environment & Safety SOCOTEC’s Environment and Safety team provides expert environmental, health and safety consultancy and compliance services that help organisations manage risk, protect people and safeguard the environment. Our services include environmental monitoring and consultancy, water safety and hygiene solutions with Legionella risk assessments and water system management, fire safety consultancy and inspections, occupational hygiene assessments and workplace exposure monitoring, and specialist advisory support on regulatory and sustainability challenges.

We use industry-leading tools and science-based approaches to deliver accurate data, practical guidance and innovative solutions that ensure compliance with UK legislation, minimise environmental impact and create healthier, safer workplaces for clients What's in it for you? Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family-friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension.

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Ecologist

(CL18 licence minimum)

Are you an experienced Ecologist with a Level 2 (or higher) bat licence, looking to take the lead on technically challenging projects across the UK? At SOCOTEC, you’ll join a growing and highly respected ecology team, delivering work across the infrastructure, utilities, development and conservation sectors, while helping to shape the future growth of our ecology services.

This is an exciting opportunity to excel as an Ecologist, taking a leading role in providing ecological expertise and supporting the continued success of our business. This is a nationwide role.

As SOCOTEC continues to grow and develop, we are expanding our teams and have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Ecologist to join our Environment & Safety Division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.

We are looking for a proactive, reliable and flexible Ecologist to join our Environmental team. To thrive in this role, you’ll need to be comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership of projects, while also being a strong team player and providing support and mentorship to junior colleagues. Experience with in ecological consultancy, alongside comprehensive knowledge of the industry, is essential.

Where applicable, we will also provide support and mentoring towards MCIEEM and CEcoP chartership

The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):

• Lead and conduct a wide range of ecological surveys, including surveys for bats, birds, reptiles, great crested newts, dormice, badgers, and other protected species
• Independently undertake bat surveys utilising your Natural England Level 2 (or higher) bat licence and apply for mitigation licences with Natural England
• Prepare and deliver high-quality Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments
• Produce comprehensive ecological survey reports and technical assessments to professional standards
• Lead fieldwork operations, ensuring accurate data collection and maintenance of detailed field notes
• Undertake 'out-of-hours' surveys, including ecological watching briefs and protected species survey works
• Manage complex ecological projects from inception to completion
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members
• Maintain accurate and well-organised data records in accordance with industry standards
• Take full responsibility for project management, ensuring deadlines are met and work is completed to the highest standard
• Contribute to business development activities including tender preparation and client liaison
• Support related environmental works such as soil and groundwater monitoring where required

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Hold a Natural England Level 2 Class Licence (or equivalent) with…