Ecologist Location: Epsom Contract Duration: Initial 12-month contract, with potential for extension Pay Rate: 22.02 per hourAbout the Role: Our client, a leading environmental consultancy, is seeking an enthusiastic Ecologist to join their dynamic team based in London or Epsom. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work on nationally significant projects that make a positive impact on biodiversity and the environment. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to award-winning projects and be involved in innovative ecological work that is celebrated across the industry.Key Responsibilities:Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-profile ecological projects.Planning, coordinating, and conducting field surveys; analysing and interpreting results.Acting as an Ecological Clerk of Works when required.Skills and Experience Required:A degree in Ecology or a closely related field (other equivalent qualifications considered).Membership with the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) Level 3 or equivalent (desirable).Strong experience in protected species surveys, including leading protected species surveys in line with CIEEM''s Competency Framework.Bats Survey Licence (Level 1 or 2) is desirable.A full UK driving licence.We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensu