Carmichael UK are looking for an Ecologist to work for a Tier 1 client on a Major Project in Suffolk
Principal Accountabilities, Activities and Decisions
* Lead on the delivery of ecological requirements as set out in project documentation, licences, and statutory approvals.
* Support the development and implementation of ecological method statements and management plans.
* Build and maintain working relationships with regulators, clients, design teams, and internal delivery teams.
* Ensure site compliance with ecological legislation, licensing conditions, and mitigation plans, and coach construction teams in the application of controls and best practice.
* Maintain and support updates to the environmental management system in response to changes in ecological standards, client requirements, or legislation, liaising with the senior team lead as required.
* Lead or support investigations into ecological incidents or non-conformances, and report findings with recommended corrective actions.
* Review Works information and deliver or advise on any necessary ecological control measures or timing restrictions.
* Provide technical advice and support to operational teams and subcontractors on ecological matters and species-specific requirements.
* Monitor on-site activities to ensure compliance with ecological and environmental controls, delivering site walkovers and watching briefs where required.
* Provide on-site ecological advice to operations and design teams, including mitigation for protected species, vegetation clearance, and pollution control.
* Ensure implementation of ecological and environmental requirements set out in the project's environmental management systems.
* Maintain awareness of relevant changes to standards, guidance, or legislation, and support updates to internal systems and working practices accordingly.
* Deliver ecological toolbox talks, briefings, and site-based coaching to operatives, supervisors, and management.
* Prepare internal and external reports as required, including ecological input to performance metrics, incident investigations, and case studies.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Essential
* Educated to degree or Masters level in Ecology or related subject
* Proven experience in a Civils/Utilities/Major Construction industry in an ecological role specifically a NSIP.
* A minimum of 2 years' experience working as an ECoW which includes practical experience and knowledge of environmental and wildlife legislation, ecology mitigation, environmental licences and consent applications and regulators.
* Excellent knowledge of survey techniques employed for protected species.
* Membership of one of the following professional institutions
• Institute of Ecology and Environmental Managers (Full or associate).
• Institute of Ecology and Environmental Managers - Accredited ECoW
• Association of Environmental Clerk of Works (Full member).
* Full UK driver's licence and flexibility to travel.
* MS Office - Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point to a high standard.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to operate in a range of environments.
* Able to demonstrate the ability to positively influence environment and sustainability within projects.
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Desirable
* Ideally holds a protected species licence or have experience working with protected species e.g. Agent under licence.
* Master's degree in relevant field.
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