Looking to deliver ecological leadership on one of the South East’s most complex infrastructure schemes?
We’re seeking a Senior Site Ecologist to take a leading role on a major highways project near Winchester, managing ecological deliverables through construction while ensuring legislative compliance and environmental protection.
This is a full-time site-based position, offering daily variety, strong project ownership, and the opportunity to work in a complex and sensitive ecological setting.
About the Project
This nationally significant highways scheme is focused on the redesign of a motorway junction, including an underpass, new slip roads and complex cut-and-fill earthworks. The project area presents ecological sensitivities including hazel dormice, bats, badgers and high-value habitats.
You’ll be the ecological lead on site - engaging with consultant ECoW’s, contractors, and construction managers to coordinate surveys, mitigations and licensing requirements in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Coordinate and manage ecological delivery during construction
* Act as the day-to-day ecological lead, attending briefings and working alongside site teams
* Oversee consultant ECoW input and ensure correct levels of ecological coverage on site
* Address protected species constraints and secure compliance with relevant licences
* Provide on-the-ground support and advice to operational teams and stakeholders
* Engage regularly with regulators and environmental advisors to ensure successful project outcomes
What We’re Looking For
* Previous experience in ecology, including construction-phase site work
* One or more protected species licences - ideally hazel dormouse or bat (Level 1 or 2)
* Strong knowledge of ecological legislation and infrastructure project delivery
* Confident communicator with the gravitas to influence decisions on a live site
* Degree in ecology or related subject preferred; relevant experience will also be considered
* CIEEM membership desirable (funding support available)
* Full UK driving licence
What’s on Offer
* Competitive basic salary
* Company car
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Private healthcare (for you and partner)
* Paid professional memberships (e.g. CIEEM)
* Generous employer pension scheme
* Permanent, full-time role
* Ongoing Training & Development opportunities
* Family-Friendly Policies (including enhanced parental leave)
* Share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
* Strong progression potential into other regional infrastructure projects post-completion
Why Join?
* This role offers the chance to lead ecology on a high-profile project where your expertise and decision-making will directly shape construction outcomes.
* You’ll be working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment where no two days are the same.
* Backed by a supportive environment and sustainability team, you’ll have the platform to grow your career in ecological leadership within major infrastructure delivery.
Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Sustainability, ESG & HSE