Ecology Advisor

Description

• 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

• 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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance