Bat L2 Licensed Ecologist


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£320 to £390 a day
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Leicester, LE1 1AA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	17 Aug 2026
Closing date:	16 Sept 2026

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Summary

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 inspections

Survey from MEWPs and access platforms

Assess roost suitability and bat activity

Record and report ecological findings

Advise on mitigation and licencing requirements

Ensure compliance with wildlife legislation

Liaise with engineers and project teams

Travel between sites across the Midlands and Yorkshire

What you'll need to succeed

Class 2 Bat Licence (England)

CSCS Card

Highways passport is desirable

Own PPE

Experience working from MEWPs/access platforms

Strong protected species survey knowledge

Excellent field recording skills

Full UK driving licence

Ability to work independently and manage field workloads

What you'll get in return

£320 - £390 per day (available outside IR35)

Immediate start available

Ongoing contract potential

Work on major infrastructure projects

Opportunity to build long-term client relationships

Flexible contract assignment

What you need to do now

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