Senior Ecologist - Leeds, United Kingdom - Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald

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Leeds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) is working with Severn Trent Water to deliver a range of water and wastewater treatment projects as part of their frameworks in AMP7 and beyond.

These projects provide great benefits to consumers, communities and the environment.
Projects are developed from feasibility through to detailed design and construction. If you thrive in a varied, fast-paced environment, and are committed to delivering the best outcomes for the client, end users and society then we want to hear from you
We are looking for a senior / principal ecologist to join our ever-growing environmental team.
Are you looking to work for a company that:

Values every individual?
Has exciting projects in the pipeline?
Offers flexible working solutions?
Offers support towards completing professional qualifications?

As part of this role, you will:

Collaborate with the project teams throughout the design stage, identifying risks and survey needs to ensure ecological compliance.
Provide technical support to construction teams.
Assist in ecology survey work / ECoW roles as and when required.
Manage a programme of ecological surveys and mitigation across multiple frameworks to ensure that projects are delivered within budget and on time.
Write ecological technical reports, including, but not limited to Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Biodiversity Net Gain calculations, Biodiversity Enhancement Strategies, Ecological Impact Assessments and Habitat Regulation Assessments.
Be a leader in Biodiversity Net Gain and take an active role in delivering business improvement strategies.
Checking of ecological technical reports as above.
Keep up to date with ecological legislation, strategies and standards, and support project teams with ecology licencing and compliance.
Full member of CIEEM, a Chartered Environmentalist/Ecologist or working towards chartership.
A holder of protected species licenses would be preferred.
Strong knowledge of wildlife legislation including planning processes and/or EIA/HRA assessments.
Experience of people management preferred.
Experience of working with contractors highly desirable.
Willingness to encourage innovation and digital services.
Willingness to travel throughout the UK.

What we can offer:
At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience

Our core benefits include:
Bonus scheme

Pension matched up to 7%

Competitive annual leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave

Life assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Annual professional institution subscription costs

Flexible benefits to suit you, including cycle to work scheme and interest free season ticket loans

Agile working policy
If you meet 80% or more of what we're looking for, please still apply.

We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have other skills we didn't know we need.

Your attitude and motivation are as important as your technical skills.

Job Profile

Other information

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.

This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

About Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values:
progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.
Equality, diversity and inclusion

Agile working

We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.