Details:
- Salary: £35,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Swansea City and County of Swansea
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
We're working with a leading civil engineering contractor that is continuing to invest in its in-house ecology team, and due to their growing workload across major infrastructure projects, opportunities are available for Ecologists at a range of levels, from experienced Field Ecologists through to Senior Ecologists.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established environmental team supporting high-profile projects across highways, transport, utilities and other infrastructure sectors, with genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering ecological consultancy services across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects, ensuring ecological risks and opportunities are identified and effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Carrying out a range of protected species and habitat surveys.
* Delivering UK Habitat Classification and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments.
* Producing technical reports, ecological impact assessments and mitigation strategies.
* Supporting Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) duties during construction.
* Assisting with protected species licensing and habitat mitigation.
* Working across both field-based and office-based projects with exposure to a wide variety of habitats and protected species.
Our client requires an Ecologists with:
* Experience undertaking ecological field surveys and producing technical reports
* Knowledge of UK Habitat Classification, Biodiversity Net Gain and protected species legislation.
* A good understanding of UK ecological legislation, planning policy and best practice guidance.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
* A full UK driving licence.
* Willingness to travel throughout Wales, with occasional travel further afield and overnight stays where required
Salary/Benefits:
* £35,000 - £55,000 p/a
* Company car & fuel card with a Range of EV and Hyrid vehicles
* Salary sacrifice EV/Hybrid Scheme
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* + additional attractive benefits
If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Lloyd Barham on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).
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