Jay Jarman-Chantler

BSc (Hons)

Graduate Ecologist

Based: Deal, Kent

Contact: jay@southeastecology.co.uk

Experience

Having obtained his first class honours degree in Zoology, Jay joined us in 2025 as a freelance Field Ecologist, supporting us with bat and badger work. It was clear very quickly that Jay was the perfect fit for the team and that he has everything needed to become a fantastic Ecology Consultant. Jay is now working towards that goal, whilst supporting our Consultant and Field Ecologists across all areas of our work.

Jay has a keen interest in insects, having frequently carried out butterfly transects in his local area. As a Kent local, Jay’s knowledge of the flora and fauna of south-east England is well developed, with this knowledge always expanding through his membership of Butterfly Conservation, RSPB, Kent Reptile and Amphibian Group, Bat Conservation Trust and Kent Field Club.

Key Skills

  • Assisting with ecological consultancy across a wide range of project types

  • Bat emergence surveys and associated technology

  • Assisting with badger surveys and mitigation, including sett closure and monitoring

  • GIS

Professional Accreditations

  • BSc Zoology, University of Reading, 2020-2023, first class with honours. Dissertation: The temporal and spatial effects of wind speed on bumblebee foraging frequency.

  • Qualifying CIEEM member, working towards Associate CIEEM membership – committed to the CIEEM Professional Code of Conduct