Ecologist - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Network Rail

Network Rail

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Ecologist

Location:

Glasgow, GB

Department Name:

Scotland Region

About Network Rail:

At Network Rail, our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. Watch our video to find out more

Scotland's Railway is part of this large family, and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network.

We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services.

We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow.

Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network.

We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.

Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don't always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.

Brief Description:

To provide ecological expertise to Works Delivery or Delivery Unit, including support and guidance to enable the environment management system to be integrated into the route teams to deliver legislative compliance.

About the role (External):

Here are some of the duties your role will include: -

Undertake and complete a range of Ecological field surveys, including protected species surveys and extended Phase 1 Habitat Surveys.
Collate, write up and review survey results and mapping target notes and review to identify appropriate recommendations.
Manage the implementation and embedding of recommendations to deliver continuous improvement.
Undertake and complete environmental impact assessments.
Lead the development of appropriate mitigation strategies, utilising results of surveys and liaising with Environmental Specialist's and the Arboriculture team.
Analyse and interpret data, using specialist software programs. Produce periodic and ad hoc reports to a high technical standard within prescribed timescales.
Provide specialist ecological advice and guidance to site managers, engineers, planners, and others associated with the undertaking and completion of surveys and / or assessments.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including statutory bodies, local authorities, and members of the public.
Assist in the production of environmental appraisal reports.
Carry out research as required.

What you will bring to the role: -

Comprehensive field experience
A relevant higher degree in Ecology, Zoology, Biological Sciences, or other relevant Environmental Sciences
Good understanding of UK and European wildlife legislation and best practice guidance experience
Be able to identify baseline Ecological constraints during site visits
Have significant experience of standard survey protocols and methodologies
Ability to complete rare species surveys
Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills
Task orientated team player
Strong report writing skills

It's desirable if you have it to help give you context to the role: -

Knowledge of operational railway environment
Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard
Full/associate/graduate membership of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) (depending on experience)
Experience attending client meetings and working with multidisciplinary teams
Competent with Microsoft Office
Full UK driving licence

Salary:
Starting at £41,711 and rising to £46,925 per annum

Closing date: 04/04/2023.

Please note the recruitment process for this role is a Competency based interview.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

LI-SY1