Senior / Consultant Ecologist - London, United Kingdom - Assystem

Assystem

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London, United Kingdom

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Senior / Consultant Ecologist

Infrastructure / Building
Permanent / Engineering / Technical
London 12/03/23
Hybrid work
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ABOUT ASSYSTEM

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 6,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.

We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.

To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all.

The UK government has made a pledge to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and, as such, is pushing ahead with significant investment in nuclear and renewable energies.

Assystem, as a leading provider of project management, design & construction supervision services within the nuclear industry, has aligned its own strategy to support this switch to low-carbon energy, whilst also recognising transport and infrastructure systems to be a major factor in influencing the outcome of government policy.

By acquiring Schofield Lothian in 2021, Assystem reaffirmed their commitment to the UK's energy transition in combining strengths with a long-established provider of consultancy services to the transport and infrastructure sectors, through the delivery of sustainable performance improvements within four practice areas: Consents & Engagement; Commercial Management; Project Management; and Environment & Sustainability.

Senior / Consultant Ecologist Hybrid role - Central London

Role Summary:

Consultant Ecologists are required to independently lead the provision of effective ecological services to our clients to meet the agreed aims and objectives in terms of time, cost and quality.

You'll be advising clients on a regular basis and supporting nationally significant projects.

As such, your project management experience, and your ability to communicate effectively, and to be comfortable with calling on your broader team if you should need support, is key.

The Consultant would be expected to act as a mentor to the junior ecologists and provide on-site training and support.

Consultants are likely to work independently on projects or as part of multi-disciplinary team, taking responsibility for managing their own tasks effectively.

Support will be available as required from specialists and more senior consultants.

Tasks and responsibilities will vary depending on the client and the nature and stage of the project being worked on.

It may be required that you work on multiple projects and with multiple clients simultaneously.

Profile

Preferred background:

years relevant work experience

Ecological Project Management experience
Minimum associate membership of a relevant professional institute (e.g. CIEEM). Full membership preferred.
Class 2 Bat Licence (Class 1 will be accepted)
Strong history of leading ecological surveys
Able to undertake and write a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal
Experience in EcIA and HRA
Ability to adapt to our clients' environments, working individually and as part of a team; and lead develop, manage and motivate teams in a changing environment
Able to demonstrate strong commitment to Schofield Lothian company values: honesty, respect, integrity & trust, collaboration, and accountability
Computer literate and a strong ability in using the Microsoft Office suite of products
Selfmotivated and able to work on own initiative
Able to manage numerous activities / different projects simultaneously both short and long term
Able to create and maintain strong client relationships
Excellent understanding of ecological legalisation for development
BNG / BREEAM / Urban Greening Factor experience / knowledge
Experience of working with contractors / Ecological Clerk of Works

Desirable knowledge:

Experience in using a range of bat detectors and ability to analyse sonograms accurately
Experience in planning and advising on mitigation for at least one protected species
Experience in using a range of bat detectors and sonogram analysis
Experience in Biodiversity Net Gain and BREEAM ecological assessments
Marketing skills / willing to contact potential clients
Tender preparation experience
Botanical knowledge
GIS skills in producing ecological maps
Experience of working on large infrastructure projects

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