Closing Date
Senior Aquatic Ecologist
Location:
Falmer (hybrid with 2 days in office/site)
Salary:
from £52,000 depending on experience
We are looking for a
Senior Aquatic Ecologist
to join the Enabling Team within ETS to provide robust ecological risk management to support the design, maintenance and construction of a wide range of projects. The role will involve managing projects from design conception to construction completion; providing practical solutions to ensure ecological risks are managed through Project Delivery, being a Senior member of the Enabling Team, as well as seeking opportunities to enhance the natural environment.
Responsibilities
Safety & Environment:
* Responsible for own health and safety within current industry guidelines and business requirement
* Develop and maintain project related Health and Safety strategies including risk assessments, ensure team comply with PPE requirements as necessary
* Follow procedures to ensure safety, sustainability and compliance is not compromised
Technical
* Support Project Managers, Engineers and Environmental Advisors by leading the delivery of aquatic ecology studies for a range of small, medium and large scale Water, Wastewater and / or Networks projects, and where necessary to provide technical support to the wider Southern Water business. Key
Accountabilities Include
* Lead and support aquatic ecology surveys and assessments
* Project management of Southern Water's drought plan baseline monitoring survey programme
* Undertake own work and work with others in ecology surveys and assessments
* Liaison and report preparation
* Support of financial management of the ecology aspects of projects to ensure cost effective delivery
* Support the Principal Aquatic Ecologist in engaging ecology sub-contractors including supplier selection, performance appraisal and invoice approval
* Effective stakeholder management to ensure "buy in" from stakeholders and environmental regulators
* Responsible for the gathering, production and assimilation of information in preparing ecological assessments.
* Accurate Report preparation
* Resolution of basic problems including designing appropriate mitigation strategies
* Take ownership of aspects of team management and tasks required for the proper functioning of the Enabling Team
* Work will require travel in the UK to office and / or sites
* Undertake own continuing professional development under guidance from line managers
* Identifies causes and effects by thinking through different options in order to prioritise issues. Uses common sense or previous experience to deal with new problems or situations which may arise
* Seeks and uses ideas from team members to improve work. Works co-operatively with other teams/areas to achieve business aims
* Implements plans and holds self fully accountable for delivering short-term business requirements by prioritising effectively
* Recognises the need and value for training and development, for both self and others
* Presents ideas and views at face value. Assumes ideas should stand on their own merit
* Seeks to improve performance by setting specific, measurable goals
Innovation
* Carryout research and review research information to assist in promoting continuous improvement
People
* Build strong relationships with regulators and partners
* Work effectively with team members
* Work within a multidisciplinary project team
Financial & Commercial
* Prepare financial data to assist others in making business decisions
* Ensure lowest whole life cost and TOTEX solutions are delivered to outperform the business plan.
* Ability to analyse/assimilate financial information to make business decisions & cases
* Negotiating and influencing with senior internal and external stakeholders
Programme
* Deliver required work to required timescales
* Ensure design programme is achievable, provide early warning of delays and ensure designs are delivered on time
Customer
* Follow procedures to ensure designs are aligned with customer expectations to ensure outcomes and promises are kept
Qualifications And Experience
* Degree (BSc/MSc) in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field
* Membership of CIEEM, IFM, or equivalent professional body
* Proven experience in aquatic ecology within the water, infrastructure or consultancy sector
* Experience of managing survey programmes
* Proficiency in electric fishing, macroinvertebrate sampling and/or macrophyte surveys
* Design of mitigation measures to protect aquatic species and habitats
* Strong understanding of UK environmental legislation and permitting
* Full driving licence
* Competent in MS Office
* Good working knowledge of Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
* Excellent organisational skills
* Good communication and presentation skills
* Ability to work on own initiative on technical matters