Senior Ecologist - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Amey plc

Amey plc

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Your New Role:

Are you passionate about protecting and safeguarding the environment and the wildlife within it?

As a Senior Ecologist you will proactively work with the wider team to scope and deliver the ecological support required throughout the project lifecycle on large multi-million pound high profile infrastructure schemes.

You will be responsible for making decisions that will directly impact the projects to ensure we protect wildlife and leave an environment that allows nature to thrive alongside our developments for many years to come.

Our Ecology team work alongside our award-winning design, maintenance and construction teams who transform our roads, railways and public buildings and deliver the critical support services the country relies on every day.

You will support this by planning and delivering habitat and protected species survey requirements and finding solutions to ensure the best outcome for biodiversity.

Using the latest technology, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the highest quality ecology advice, making sure we continue to be pioneers of the industry and exceed national standards.

We are committed to doing this sustainably by ensuring that environmental best practice is upheld and setting the standards to always achieving best practice.

The salary is £ - Depending on experience

The standard hours of work are
40.0 hours
Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we're open to discussing working options that suit you.

You will be responsible for:

Undertaking a wide range of ecological design, surveys and reporting that is fully compliant with all relevant legislation, technical standards and guidance.
Implementing effective and innovative solutions to meet technical standards and project requirements.
Preparing and checking ecological requirements and managing the production of reports for issue to the client.
Assisting in the preparation of expressions of interest and tenders, including cost estimates with a focus on best value for clients.
Liaising with clients, maintaining and developing strong relationships, and ensure their requirements are effectively communicated to the team.
Responding to queries from and liaising with third parties as required.
Advising on procedural and technical requirements as necessary.
Ensuring compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation and company policy.
Projecting administration reporting to Line Management including monitoring programme delivery, resources and budgets.
Ensuring compliance with the Integrated Management System and assist in its operation and development.
Supporting the Technical Director of Ecology and Lead Ecologist, and local E&S Regional Manager.

What makes this role unique?:

What makes this role unique is the range of opportunities working with Amey Consulting and our contracting teams, working on high profile UK based projects where your contribution will ensure wildlife is not only protected within the UK's infrastructure but will flourish for many years to come.

We want to hear from you if you have:

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.

What we offer you:

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs.

It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits