Job Description
We're excited to be expanding our team and are looking for a Principal Ecologist to come on board. In this role, you'll work on a diverse range of high-impact projects across the UK, covering the road, rail, water, and property sectors. Could this be you?
Kier is committed to creating a workplace where everyone is empowered to achieve their career goals. Our people are at the heart of our business, using their skills and creativity to provide solutions and services to our clients and customers. We are only able to deliver our business goals because of the commitment and talent of our people working together to a common purpose.
Location
Nationwide – travel to sites and offices required with remote working available
Contract
Permanent Full-time with some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us
Salary
£50,000 - £55,000 per year + £5.9k annual car allowance + private healthcare benefits
Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of ecological consultancy services across sectors including road, rail, water, and property
* Lead ecological surveys, develop management plans, and design mitigation strategies
* Oversee the management of construction risks related to ecology
* Ensure timely obtaining of ecological licences and consents
* Participate in client, stakeholder, and technical meetings
Qualifications
* Ecology degree or equivalent experience
* CIEEM Full member (or working towards), or equivalent
* Experience as a technical lead on various projects
* Hold at least 2 UK protected species licences and mitigation licences as lead ecologist
* Knowledge of UK Habitat survey, habitat condition assessments, Defra Biodiversity Metric, and Biodiversity Net Gain plans
* Full UK driving licence
Benefits
We offer a wide variety of benefits tailored to your needs. More information can be found here.
Diversity and Inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace is a priority. We value the experiences of our employees in shaping our policies. Our D&I action plan is available here.
We look forward to your application to #joinkier
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