Seasonal Ecologist - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Amey

Amey

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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About Amey
Do you enjoy solving real-life problems and creating a positive impact on society? Do you want to work flexibly in a way that empowers you?

With Amey Consulting, you'll work with high profile infrastructure organisations, giving you the unique opportunity to bring ground-breaking work to life.

Your solutions will have impact, making a genuine difference to people's lives. You'll work in a growing team that is inclusive, open-minded and where your professional development can thrive.

It's where you
feel valued and
alive.

Fresh challenge, new opportunity
Are you an
Ecologist passionate about using your skills to make an impact? Are you a big thinker who loves to find better solutions to difficult problems? Do you want to work on high profile projects?

This is an exciting opportunity to assist with environmental inputs on a variety of major large-scale road and rail schemes across the UK including Wales & Borders as well as a variety of other Network Rail, Highways England and Transport for Wales contracts.

The role
Our Environment and Sustainability team provides strategic environmental consultancy services across transport, utilities, defence and local government infrastructure.

The team has a diverse range of skilled people with expertise in ecology, noise, air quality, landscape, arboricultural services, archaeology, carbon modelling, EIA coordination, EMS and auditing, and GIS specialists, servicing the consulting needs within the wider Amey group.

We are looking to grow our capability in several areas following successfully securing a number of very large infrastructures projects.

Due to this increased workload we are seeking to recruit a Seasonal Ecologist for a
6-month Fixed Term Contract.

In a typical week

We want to hear from you if

A degree in Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Biology, Environmental Science (with a strong ecology focus) or similar/equivalent
Ability to demonstrate previous experience in a professional ecological consultancy role
Qualifying membership of a Professional Body and Chartership such as CIEEM
Working towards Protected species licenses
Experience in protected species surveys
Experience in drafting ecological reports; including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Method Statements
Thorough understanding of UK wildlife legislation
Health and Safety awareness, especially safe working practices and risk assessment related to ecology fieldwork
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues
Experience in resourcing ecological surveys
A full UK driving license

In return
Our rewards make us feel valued here at Amey Consulting. If you're happy, you'll think better. It's a simple formula but one that puts your wellbeing as a top priority, that's why we've worked hard to build a reward and benefits program that puts you first, including;

Competitive salary
Exceptional development and progression plan
Contributory Pension Scheme
Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Additional Leave Purchase Scheme
Amey Rewards Portal including healthcare, free GP service, dental and childcare vouchers

Your career at Amey
At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset.

You'll be surrounded by people who want you to thrive and embrace new challenges; and we'll give you the flexibility to work in a way that suits you.

You'll be stretched, but always supported. Well recognise your hard work and look after your well-being too.

You'll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.

Job Reference:
AM25981