Ecological Surveyor -- Protected Species
| Company: | Coburg Banks |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £45,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Maidstone, ME14 1JF |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 2 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Experienced with bats, reptiles and badgers? Want to see your work make a difference on real development projects?
We're looking for an experienced Ecological Surveyor to work on a varied programme of construction and development projects across the South East.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity, combining fieldwork, technical reporting and practical ecological advice.
The Role
Bat surveys including PRAs, emergence and re-entry surveys
Reptile and badger surveys, assessments and monitoring
Preparing ecological reports and mitigation recommendations
Supporting protected species licensing applications
Acting as Ecological Clerk of Works on construction sites
Advising project teams on ecological constraints and compliance
What You'll Need
At least five seasons' protected species survey experience
Natural England Level 2 Bat Survey Class Licence
Experience surveying bats, reptiles and badgers
Strong knowledge of relevant wildlife legislation
Good technical reporting skills
Full driving licence and flexibility for occasional early mornings, evenings and weekends
Experience with GIS, Biodiversity Net Gain and construction projects would be advantageous.
You'll enjoy varied projects, professional development support and the opportunity to be involved from initial survey through to construction.
If you have the protected species experience and licences we're looking for, let's talk.
Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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