Ecologist (Contract)
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £150.0 to £300.0 per day |
| Additional salary information: | £150 - £300 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | UK, Leicestershire, LE1 1AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4761208_1768409756 |
Summary
Your new company
My client is a part of a group that offers a range of services, including ecological consultancy. They were established over 40 years ago and have provided services to their clients nationally ever since. They work on a range of large scale infrastructure projects as well as conservation and others
Your new role
My client is looking for experienced Ecologists to work on a contract basis, outside IR35 regulations if required.
Works can include:
- Ecological Clark of works (ECoW)
- Habitat Assessments
- Protected species surveys
- Botanical surveys
- Report writing
- BNG assessments
Work can be located across the UK for a range of infrastructure and construction projects. Full and part-time seasonal contracts are available
What you'll need to succeed
- Ecological experience
- CSCS Card
- Own PPE, Specialist equipment is desirable.
- Full driving licence and vehicle
- PTS (depending on project)
- Protected species licences are desirable.
- FISC qualification is also desirable.
What you'll get in return
- £150 - £300 per day (expenses to be included)
- Flexible contracts
- Experience of nationally significant projects
What you need to do now
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