- Conducting ecological surveys and assessments in accordance with relevant legislation, guidelines, and best practice standards.
- Producing high-quality ecological reports, including impact assessments, mitigation strategies, and habitat management plans.
- Providing ecological advice and support to clients, including liaising with statutory bodies, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
- Managing projects effectively, ensuring deadlines are met, and work is delivered to a high standard.
- Undertaking research and keeping up to date with developments in ecological science and legislation.
- Contributing to the development of proposals and tenders for new work What experience would we like you to have?
- A degree in ecology
- Must have experience in applying for licenses
- Must have experience working with Dormouse & Bat licenses
- Full UK driving license
- Proven experience in watching briefs
- A strong understanding of UK and EU wildlife legislation and policy
- Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) RSS Infrastructure offers a range of benefits, including:
- days paid annual leave rising to plus statutory bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Private Medical Cover
- Health Cash Plan
- Company Van
- Sick Pay
- Mobile Phone
- Laptop
- Fuel Card About RSS Infrastructure
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Ecologist (South Wales with some UK travel) - RSS Infrastructure
Description
South Wales with some UK travel
Full-Time permanent position, salary negotiable + competitive benefits package
RSS INFRASTRUCTURE Limited (RSSI) has been recognised by Network Rail at the 'Rail Partnership Awards', being awarded SME of the Year for its work within the Rail and Construction industry, developing bespoke solutions for clients that deliver improved safety and productivity.
From our offices in Birmingham, Cwmbran and Doncaster, RSS Infrastructure has over directly employed staff members and a diverse contingent labour workforce covering most of the UK. The company has developed a service portfolio that includes; Arboriculture and Vegetation Management, Track Access, Civils/Construction Solutions, Rail Operations, Safety Critical Resource Services, Magnetic Track Safety Solutions, Signalling and Welding Services, as well as being the UK's sole provider of Track Warning Systems.
What will I be doing?We seek an experienced and highly motivated Ecologist to support our arboriculture division. The successful candidate will play a key role in conducting ecological surveys, producing reports, and providing ecological advice, toolbox talks, watching briefs and support to our vegetation management operatives and clients. The role will involve working on various projects across Wales and England, focusing on environmental impact assessments, habitat management plans, and protected species surveys.
On a day-to-day basis, your responsibilities will include the following:
To be invited for an interview, your application and experience should demonstrate the following:
Our mission is to ensure that we make our clients operate more safely and achieve more productivity when on site, whether delivering new projects, track renewal programmes or maintaining the rail infrastructure. We are not just another infrastructure company but a trusted company that understands the value of partnerships and long-standing business relationships, continually looking to deliver outstanding performance and customer service, and we remain as one of the market-leading rail services groups within the UK.
We believe in the value and contribution of individuals, respecting the diverse make-up of our organisation, and we need people who want to make a difference to our clients and the growth of the Group. Our teams are committed to supporting each other to meet the demands of an industry sector which operates hours a day, seven days per week, days a year—working together to either plan, resource or deliver a range of services into a highly demanding industry sector that can be very reactive, challenging your skills to adapt quickly to new situations. A strong work ethic and a 'Can Do' attitude is the foundation of our business; we want people who can drive success and have a right-first-time, every-time approach to their work life without cutting corners and who understand the essence of safety and customer service. We are a people-orientated business, nurturing and investing in our staff and teams to become the best at what they do, creating managers and leaders of the future.
As an equal opportunity employer, RSS Infrastructure does not discriminate on grounds of ethnicity, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation.
The company also actively encourages reservists and Armed Forces veterans to apply for positions. For more information on how we support ex-military personnel please visit our website.
