Ecologist - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Amey

Amey
Amey
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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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About Amey
We deliver forward-thinking solutions for the world's biggest asset owners, transforming the places where we live, work and travel. Our success comes from a practical approach. We pride ourselves on solving complex challenges with original thinking, then turning it into a reality. We arrive at better answers because we ask better questions.

From complexity comes simplicity.
From better thinking, better solutions.

Fresh challenge, new opportunity
Are you an Ecologist passionate about using your skills to make an impact? Are you a big thinker who loves to find better solutions to difficult problems? Do you want to work on high profile major infrastructure projects in the rail, highways and utilities industry?


Amey Consulting's Highways teams impact the journeys of millions across the UK, by working in partnership with a range of clients and providing consultancy design services for Strategic and Local Highway networks.

We are passionate about the highways projects that we design and take pride in seeing our towns and cities thrive by improving connectivity, journey times and quality of life.


National Highways, formerly Highways England, have named Amey Consulting as a Design partner to support the delivery of the largest and most comprehensive renewals programme that National Highways have ever launched.

The £3.6bn Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF) enables National Highways to procure Design and Construction services across the Strategic Road Network for the next 6 years.


The role


Being an experienced Ecologist at Amey Consulting, you'll have the chance to focus on the parts of your role you most enjoy.

Whether it's further training to broaden your skills, working more closely with your clients to build relationships, or having the opportunity to develop leadership capabilities, our environment is one of collaboration and support where the direction of your career is led by you.


In a typical week

  • Deliver the extensive protected species survey requirements
  • Draft Ecological Impact Assessments and protected species licence.
  • Consult with statutory bodies about permitting and licencing.
  • Undertake all ECoW duties during construction and deliver & monitor all protected species mitigation requirements.

We want to hear from you if

  • A degree in Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Biology, Environmental Science (with a strong ecology focus) or similar/equivalent
  • Ability to demonstrate previous experience in a professional ecological consultancy role
  • Working towards full membership of a Professional Body and Chartership
  • Protected species licence holder or working towards same would be beneficial
  • Experience and expertise in protected species surveys
  • Experience in drafting ecological reports; including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments and Method Statements
  • Thorough understanding of UK wildlife legislation
  • Invasive species survey and management
  • Health and Safety awareness, especially safe working practices and risk assessment related to ecology fieldwork
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders and design team colleagues
  • Experience in planning and resourcing ecological surveys
  • A full UK driving licence

In return
Our rewards make us better people here at Amey Consulting. If you're happy, you'll think better. It's a simple formula but one that puts your wellbeing as a top priority, that's why we've worked hard to build a reward and benefits program that puts you first, including;

  • Competitive salary
  • Exceptional development and progression plan
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Additional Leave Purchase Scheme
  • Amey Rewards Portal including healthcare, dental and childcare vouchers

Your career at Amey
Our success comes from a practical approach. We pride ourselves on solving complex challenges with original, real-world thinking, then turning it into a reality. Your solutions will have impact, making a genuine difference to people's lives. It's what makes a career with us unlike any other.

We value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be you, because your individuality is an asset. You'll be surrounded by people who want you to thrive and embrace new challenges.

You'll work in a team that is open-minded and where every idea will count. You'll be stretched, but always supported. Well recognise your hard work and look after your well-being too.

You'll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.


We don't believe in typical:
we believe a diversity of backgrounds and skills create the best environment and opportunities. It means we ask better questions to arrive at better answers because we learn from each other's perspectives. And this means better outcomes for our clients our communities and ourselves.

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