Undertaking ecological surveys for legally protected species.
Completing targeted ecological site inspections.
Undertaking ecological watching briefs.
Delivering briefings and Toolbox Talks (TBTs) to site and engineering teams.
Completing ecological technical assessments.
Identifying and implementing ecological site mitigation including, writing precautionary working method statements (PWMSs).
Liaising with the construction team to ensure works are undertaken in accordance with all legislation and internal processes / procedures.
Completing and reviewing ecological and arboricultural construction permits.
Undertaking assurance checks of ecological and landscape mitigation sites.
Investigating site incidents.
Coordinating Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoWs).
Coordinating and managing ecology and landscaping subcontractors.
Undertaking pre-commencement desk studies and site walkover checks.
Requirements
chartered
gcn licence
ecological
stakeholder
driving licence
interpersonal
Membership of an appropriate professional body working towards chartered status
Holder of a Level 1 (or above) GCN class licence, any other licences welcome.
Be meticulous in checking detail whilst recognising delivery priorities, programme need and the anticipated volume of work.
Demonstrable knowledge and experience in the application of ecological legislation for large scale infrastructure projects in the UK.
Have good inter-personal skills and be able to develop and maintain good relationships, networks and work as part of a team.
Strong stakeholder management skills with experience of negotiating with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders and the ability to extract key points and communicate this to others.
Must hold full UK Driving Licence
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
references will be checked.
identification, driving licence and right to work in the uk will be verified.
baseline personnel security standard (bpss) security clearance required.
Company
Overview
Formed from a partnership between global construction giants, EKFB combines expertise in major infrastructure.
The company excels in delivering high-profile projects, with a focus on transport, utilities, and energy.
Its history is rooted in large-scale civil engineering, tackling complex works that include roads, bridges, and tunnels.
EKFB's work spans public and private sectors, supporting key national projects, with a reputation for quality and reliability.
Notable for its role in major UK infrastructure projects, particularly in rail and road sectors.
With a collaborative approach, EKFB blends engineering with cutting-edge technology to solve complex construction challenges.
The company prides itself on strong project management, ensuring timely and cost-effective solutions.
Culture + Values
Make It Count – personal accountability for resource usage and reducing environmental impact
Embedded health & wellbeing – proactive approach with ‘Wellbeing Wednesdays’ integrating 5 ways to wellbeing
Collaborative workforce – trained internal Wellbeing Champions from EKFB and subcontractors
Environment + Sustainability
£25M savings
DIGGER programme savings
Initiative used telemetry data to optimize fuel use and reduce costs.
>95% waste diversion
Waste sustainability efforts
Efforts to recycle and reuse materials to reduce landfill contribution.
2029 target
HS2 diesel-free sites
Aim to eliminate diesel use across construction sites.
2035 target
HS2 net-zero carbon
Commitment to achieving net-zero carbon status for the HS2 project.
First HS2 JV to achieve Supply Chain Sustainability School Plant Charter Bronze, Gold, then Platinum status through emission reduction commitments
Implemented retrofit tech, HVO trials, electric machinery, hydrogen generators and anti-idling policy to lower site emissions
Inclusion & Diversity
3.9/5
Diversity & Inclusion Rating
This score is based on employee reviews collected by Glassdoor, reflecting the company's performance in fostering diversity and inclusion.
77%
Employee Recommendation Rate
Seventy-seven percent of employees express willingness to recommend their employer to others, highlighting a positive workplace culture.
No publicly stated strategic DEI goals or gender-split statistics disclosed