Senior Ecologist - Bristol, United Kingdom - Amey

Amey

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Bristol, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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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 a Senior 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 projects in the rail, utilities, and highways industries?

As Senior Ecologist you will be joining our national environment and sustainability team. You will have responsibility for the management and coordination of ecological requirements across Amey's contracts in the midlands.

The role will also include ecological support to regional and national projects to a wide range of public sector clients (Amey currently works with clients in the highways, rail, local authority, central government, aviation and waste sectors).

The role

Being an experienced Senior 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

Undertake a wide range of ecological design, surveys and reporting that is fully compliant with all relevant legislation, technical standards and guidance.
Implement effective and innovative solutions to meet technical standards and project requirements.
Prepare and check ecological requirements and manage the production of reports for issue to the client.
Assist in the preparation of expressions of interest and tenders, including cost estimates with a focus on best value for clients.
Liaise with clients, maintaining and developing strong relationships, and ensure their requirements are effectively communicated to the team.
Respond to queries from and liaise with third parties as required.
Advise on procedural and technical requirements as necessary.
Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation and company policy.
Project administration reporting to Line Management including monitoring programme delivery, resources and budgets.
Ensure compliance with the Integrated Management System and assist in its operation and development.
Supportiking the Technical Director of Ecology and Lead Ecologist, and local E&S Regional Manager.

We want to hear from you if

A strong undergraduate degree in Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Biology, Environmental Science (with a strong ecology focus) or similar/equivalent
Demonstrable postgraduate experience preferably in a professional ecological consultancy role encompassing large rail/infrastructure projects
Full Membership of CIEEM or equivalent with expertise in protected species surveys
Hold at least one European protected species survey license (beneficial)
Comprehensive knowledge of relevant wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies.
Experience in Invasive species survey and management.
Excellent reporting writing skills with experience in drafting & critically reviewing ecological reports; including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments and Method Statements.
Experience of working closely with regulatory authorities and various stakeholders.
Experience of managing a team of ecological consultants and/or thirdparty contractors.
Strong project management skills with the ability to plan and deliver works in line with budgets and programme deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the aptitude to rationally explain, explore and discuss ecological issues and capture feedback.
Health and Safety awareness, especially safe working practices and risk assessment related to ecology fieldwork.
Valid 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