Bat Lead - Ecologist

We are currently looking for an experienced Ecologist to act as Bat Lead for our client in Leiston, Suffolk.
This is a temporary role to run for 6-12 months and will be based on a construction site in Leiston. They can offer some working from home days.
Expenses are covered up to £100 per day which is a taxable expense.

Main duties to include:
Provide pragmatic on-site support and advice to construction teams and sub-contractors whilst delivering ecological requirements to programme, budget and quality standard. This includes on-site surveys, inspections and watching briefs, providing practical advice on programme and on-site measures, and providing practical advice on legal requirements.
Will have demonstrable experience in the management and delivery of ecological mitigation and will be a member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or equivalent organization.

Duties & Responsibilities::
• Liaising with site personnel and the wider Construction team in a practical way to work without contravening legislation or Commitments as outlined in the Terrestrial Ecology Monitoring and Maintenance Plan (TEMMP) or Ecology Works Method Statement (EWMNS).
• The development and provision of toolbox talks and the maintenance of records for the provision of these items to teams.
• Completion of a daily site record and distribution of the record and resulting actions to Construction and Leadership teams. The daily site record shall include the following as a minimum:
o The location and action implemented for any protected species or habitats encountered in that works window.
o Any instructions, guidance or controls given to the Construction Team.
o Any risks or issues to delivery, including any unforeseen issues.
o Details of any monitoring or assurance activities.

Candidates will need to hold current level 2 Bat Licences.