Ecologist - Bristol, United Kingdom - Network Rail

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Ecologist


Location:

Bristol, GB


Department Name:

Wales & Western Region


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The Wales & Western region includes more than 2,700 miles of railway and we serve communities and businesses of Wales, the Thames Valley, West of England and the Southwest Peninsula.

Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network.

We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.

We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit.

If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.


In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.


Brief Description:


This role is key to implementing the Cultural Change around the Regional implementation of the Sustainable Land Use Programme and associated strategies to manage the lineside estate.

To raise awareness and contribute to improving the management of Biodiversity across the Region.


Deliver advice and provide ecological expertise to key stakeholders and customers, including provision of specialist technical advice and guidance to provide assurance as to whether Network Rail is compliant with Wildlife legislation, policy and internal Standards.

Represent Network Rail externally at meetings with external stakeholders, where relevant.

Project management is also an aspect of this role and also providing advice and input towards mitigation licensing for protected species.


Undertake fieldwork including monitor and evaluation of the condition of the lineside habitats as an Asset, produce relevant Ecological reports (including use of GIS to identify constraints to inform the delivery of works) and specify biodiversity enhancement requirements.

Botanical skills to a Level 3 FISC BSBI (or working towards completing the assessment) - which is the minimum level required for Phase 1 habitat survey.


Location can be Swindon, Bristol or Cardiff.

About the role (External):


Key Accountabilities

  • Undertake and complete a range of Ecological field surveys, including protected species surveys and extended Phase 1 Habitat Surveys.
  • Collate, write up and review survey results and mapping target notes and review to identify appropriate recommendations.
  • Manage the implementation and embedding of recommendations to deliver continuous improvement.
  • Undertake and complete environmental impact assessments.
  • Lead the development of appropriate mitigation strategies, utilising results of surveys and liaising with Environmental Specialist's and the Arboriculture team.
  • Analyse and interpret data, using specialist software programs. Produce periodic and ad hoc reports to a high technical standard within prescribed timescales.
  • Provide specialist ecological advice and guidance to site managers, engineers, planners, and others associated with the undertaking and completion of surveys and / or assessments.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including statutory bodies, local authorities, and members of the public.
  • Assist in the production of environmental appraisal reports.
  • Carry out research as required.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential

  • Comprehensive field experience
  • A relevant higher degree in Ecology, Zoology, Biological Sciences, or other relevant Environmental Sciences
  • Good understanding of UK and European wildlife legislation and best practice guidance experience
  • Be able to identify baseline Ecological constraints during site visits
  • Have significant experience of standard survey protocols and methodologies
  • Ability to complete rare species surveys
  • Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills
  • Task orientated team player
  • Strong report writing skills
Desirable

  • Knowledge of operational railway environment
  • Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard
  • Full/
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