Senior Site Ecologist - M3 Junction 9, Hampshire at Balfour Beatty Plc in Fareham, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

ems maintenance

regulator liaison

ecological delivery

incident reporting

site compliance

ecological plans

Ensure the company environmental management system is maintained in line with changing standards and legislation and liaise with senior team lead on changes required
Build and maintain relationships with regulators, clients and design teams, and internal teams
Lead on delivery of project ecological requirements
Lead investigations and report on ecological incidents
Ensure site compliance with ecological legislation and coach construction teams in applying controls and mitigations in pragmatic, cost-effective ways
Work closely with the project Environmental Manager
Provide pragmatic advice and site support to operational teams on ecological requirements
Develop and implement ecological management plans

Requirements

survey licence

ms office

cieem member

ecology degree

ecological law

infrastructure experience

At least one protected species survey licence, preferably hazel dormouse or bat level 1 or 2
Excellent communication skills
Experience of working on large scale infrastructure construction projects
Good understanding of environmental management for construction sites
Excellent understanding of ecological legalisation for development
Literate in MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook
Full CIEEM Membership
Full driver’s licence and flexibility to travel
Educated to degree or Masters level in Ecology or related subject
Excellent knowledge of ecological management and mitigation

Benefits

25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1909

Year Founded

The company was established in 1909, marking the beginning of its infrastructure legacy.

£10 billion

Annual Revenues

The company generated around £10 billion in revenue during the 2024 financial year.

FTSE 250

Stock Exchange Ranking

The company is listed among the top 250 firms on the FTSE Stock Exchange.

It finances, designs, constructs and maintains roads, rail, energy plants, water systems, buildings and communities.
Active across the UK, US, Hong Kong and Canada, it's known for ventures like HS2, Crossrail and major highway upgrades.
Known for innovation, it uses digital tools, off-site manufacturing and automated plant to enhance safety and efficiency.
An unusual highlight: it pioneered the Automated Cone Laying Machine, boosting roadworker safety on live highways.

Culture + Values

They focus on creating customer value and driving continuous improvement.
They are distinguished by their highly skilled colleagues and partners.
They deliver on their promises and prioritize doing the right thing.
They prioritize personal safety above all else.
They act responsibly to protect and enhance the planet and society.
They foster a culture of positive communication.
They collaborate tirelessly with their team and partners.
They encourage growth and development continuously.
They are committed to making a meaningful impact.
They value every individual and their contributions.

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2045 & 2050

Emissions Reduction Targets

Aiming to achieve net zero for Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2045 and Scope 3 emissions by 2050.

50% Emissions Cut by 2030

Carbon Reduction Goal

Joined the UN Race to Zero, committing to halve 2020 carbon emissions by 2030.

40% Waste Reduction

UK Waste Intensity Target

Achieved a 40% reduction in UK waste intensity in 2023.

£3B Social Value by 2025

Community Investment Goal

Aiming to create £3 billion of UK social value by 2025, accelerated from the original 2030 target.

Over 300 people trained in Carbon Literacy by December 2023; 75% of UK highways procurement team completed Carbon Conscious Procurement training
Joined the UN Race to Zero – achieving net zero by 2050
Joined Cement 2 Zero trial to develop zero-emission cement, backed by £6.5 million government funding
First construction company to secure Scottish Government funding to retrofit fleet to dual-fuel, aiming for ~40% carbon reduction per vehicle

Inclusion & Diversity

60% by 2030

Minority Ethnic & Black Representation

Target to increase representation of Minority Ethnic and Black colleagues in the UK workforce by 60% from the 2021 baseline.

50% by 2030

Female Colleagues

Target to increase representation of female colleagues in the UK workforce by 50% from the 2021 baseline.

Board‑level sponsorship for equality, diversity & inclusion by Group CEO Leo Quinn

Articles

Careers – Job Search

Media Contacts

Fraud Warning (Recruitment Fraud)

Accessibility Statement

Role

Description

ems maintenance

regulator liaison

ecological delivery

incident reporting

site compliance

ecological plans

Ensure the company environmental management system is maintained in line with changing standards and legislation and liaise with senior team lead on changes required
Build and maintain relationships with regulators, clients and design teams, and internal teams
Lead on delivery of project ecological requirements
Lead investigations and report on ecological incidents
Ensure site compliance with ecological legislation and coach construction teams in applying controls and mitigations in pragmatic, cost-effective ways
Work closely with the project Environmental Manager
Provide pragmatic advice and site support to operational teams on ecological requirements
Develop and implement ecological management plans

Requirements

survey licence

ms office

cieem member

ecology degree

ecological law

infrastructure experience

At least one protected species survey licence, preferably hazel dormouse or bat level 1 or 2
Excellent communication skills
Experience of working on large scale infrastructure construction projects
Good understanding of environmental management for construction sites
Excellent understanding of ecological legalisation for development
Literate in MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook
Full CIEEM Membership
Full driver’s licence and flexibility to travel
Educated to degree or Masters level in Ecology or related subject
Excellent knowledge of ecological management and mitigation

Benefits

25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1909

Year Founded

The company was established in 1909, marking the beginning of its infrastructure legacy.

£10 billion

Annual Revenues

The company generated around £10 billion in revenue during the 2024 financial year.

FTSE 250

Stock Exchange Ranking

The company is listed among the top 250 firms on the FTSE Stock Exchange.

It finances, designs, constructs and maintains roads, rail, energy plants, water systems, buildings and communities.
Active across the UK, US, Hong Kong and Canada, it's known for ventures like HS2, Crossrail and major highway upgrades.
Known for innovation, it uses digital tools, off-site manufacturing and automated plant to enhance safety and efficiency.
An unusual highlight: it pioneered the Automated Cone Laying Machine, boosting roadworker safety on live highways.

Culture + Values

They focus on creating customer value and driving continuous improvement.
They are distinguished by their highly skilled colleagues and partners.
They deliver on their promises and prioritize doing the right thing.
They prioritize personal safety above all else.
They act responsibly to protect and enhance the planet and society.
They foster a culture of positive communication.
They collaborate tirelessly with their team and partners.
They encourage growth and development continuously.
They are committed to making a meaningful impact.
They value every individual and their contributions.

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2045 & 2050

Emissions Reduction Targets

Aiming to achieve net zero for Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2045 and Scope 3 emissions by 2050.

50% Emissions Cut by 2030

Carbon Reduction Goal

Joined the UN Race to Zero, committing to halve 2020 carbon emissions by 2030.

40% Waste Reduction

UK Waste Intensity Target

Achieved a 40% reduction in UK waste intensity in 2023.

£3B Social Value by 2025

Community Investment Goal

Aiming to create £3 billion of UK social value by 2025, accelerated from the original 2030 target.

Over 300 people trained in Carbon Literacy by December 2023; 75% of UK highways procurement team completed Carbon Conscious Procurement training
Joined the UN Race to Zero – achieving net zero by 2050
Joined Cement 2 Zero trial to develop zero-emission cement, backed by £6.5 million government funding
First construction company to secure Scottish Government funding to retrofit fleet to dual-fuel, aiming for ~40% carbon reduction per vehicle

Inclusion & Diversity

60% by 2030

Minority Ethnic & Black Representation

Target to increase representation of Minority Ethnic and Black colleagues in the UK workforce by 60% from the 2021 baseline.

50% by 2030

Female Colleagues

Target to increase representation of female colleagues in the UK workforce by 50% from the 2021 baseline.

Board‑level sponsorship for equality, diversity & inclusion by Group CEO Leo Quinn

Articles

Careers – Job Search

Media Contacts

Fraud Warning (Recruitment Fraud)

Accessibility Statement