Role - Ecologist
Location - Suffolk
Rate - Inside IR35
12 month contract
The Ecologist will support the Environmental Sustainability Manager and wider Environmental Team in the coordination and delivery of ecological mitigation, legislative compliance, and ecological protection during construction activities on the Project. This role will provide key on-site ecological presence in the form of an Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW), supporting the implementation of ecological controls and requirements through supervision, site monitoring, and advice.
The Ecologist will be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of ecological method statements, species licensing compliance, and ongoing site surveys. The role will involve liaison with contractors, ecological consultants, and relevant stakeholders to ensure all ecological activities meet the competency and training requirements outlined and that mitigation is implemented to best practice standards.
The Ecologist will also contribute to toolbox talks, site briefings, and regular ECoW training and support sessions. They will be responsible for maintaining high ecological standards across the site and for supporting the ongoing improvement of ecological performance and assurance.
Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications
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.