Ecology Advisor

Description

• Maintain a record of ecological compliance and monitor ongoing environmental performance
• Perform regular site visits and environmental inspections to monitor compliance with ecological mitigation measures and identify potential risks
• Provide ecological training and briefings for site teams and contractors
• Prepare and review Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), ecological reports, and supporting documentation
• Conduct ecological surveys, habitat assessments, and protected species monitoring across project sites
• Support planning applications with ecological input and evidence
• Report findings and advise site teams on any required actions or charges to environmental management
• Develop, implement, and monitor ecological mitigation strategies during construction
• Liaise with statutory consultees and environmental agencies where required after internal discussions and approval
• Coordinate habitat management, translocations, or species protection plans as required
• Ensure projects comply with UK wildlife and environmental legislation (e.g., Wildlife and Countryside Act, Habitats Regulations)
• Promote ecological awareness and good environmental practice across projects
• Identify ecological constraints and advise project teams on mitigation measures
• Supporting with key project documentation to ensure compliance with client expectations

Requirements

• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of packages
• Geographic Information System (GIS) experience
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• An understanding of the Wildlife and Countryside Act, Habitats Regulations, and protected species legislation
• Report writing, presentation, and stakeholder liaison skills
• Member of CIEEM or equivalent professional body
• Knowledge of preparing or reviewing EIAs and ecological reports
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Experience working on construction or infrastructure projects
• Experience in conducting surveys relating to bats, great crested newts, reptiles, birds, flora, and habitats
• Degree or equivalent in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field

Benefits

• Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours volunteering
• Continuous service awards
• Life Assurance
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Private Medical
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
• Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance