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SOCOTEC UK & Ireland

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1001 - 5000 employees

🏗️ Construction

💼 Consulting

Construction • Consulting

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland is a network of industry experts providing testing, inspection, certification and consultancy services across the full asset lifecycle for buildings and infrastructure. Their services include asbestos management, building control and regulations consultancy, materials testing, geotechnical and structural monitoring, environmental monitoring and consultancy (including water and air quality), fire safety engineering and testing, occupational hygiene, sustainability and compliance advisory, and expert witness/forensic support. SOCOTEC serves clients in construction, infrastructure, property, utilities and related sectors across the UK and Ireland.

📋 Description

• 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

🎯 Requirements

• Have held a minimum Natural England Level 2 bat licence (or equivalent) for at least three years with demonstrable field experience • Hold full membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) • Proven experience in leading ecological surveys and assessments • Ability to manage projects independently with minimal supervision, delivering on time and to a high standard of quality and safety • Strong technical report writing and communication skills • Competence in contributing to proposals, tenders and other allocated business operations • Capability to manage workload effectively to meet operational performance and financial targets • Commitment to continuous professional development to enable the ongoing success and growth of the business • Excellent planning and organisational skills to ensure effective delivery of projects • Thorough understanding of quality and financial systems, ensuring compliance at all times • Ability to maintain and manage all safety and survey-related equipment within your area of responsibility

🏖️ Benefits

• 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 • An enhanced company pension