Overview
Ecologist role with Bouygues Travaux Publics, part of the Civil Works Alliance (CWA) on the Sizewell C project. The project aims to deliver a 3.2-gigawatt power station to generate low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes.
As an Ecologist, you will join the Environmental Team, report to the Environmental Sustainability Manager at the Suffolk site, and lead ecological mitigation efforts, ensuring legislative compliance and ecological protection during the construction phase. You will serve as an Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW), implementing ecological controls through supervision, site monitoring, and advisory services.
What You'll Be Doing
* Lead the delivery of ecological requirements as outlined in project documents and statutory approvals.
* Develop and implement ecological method statements and management plans.
* Collaborate with regulators, clients, design, and internal teams to uphold ecological standards.
* Ensure compliance with ecological legislation and licensing conditions, coaching construction teams in best practices.
* Investigate ecological incidents and report findings with corrective actions.
* Provide technical advice and support to operational teams regarding ecological matters.
* Monitor on-site activities to ensure adherence to ecological controls, conduct site walkovers and briefs.
* Deliver ecological toolbox talks, briefings, and coaching to site operatives and management.
Your Expertise And Experience
* Degree or Master’s level education in Ecology or a related subject.
* Proven experience in the Civils/Utilities/Major Construction industry, particularly in Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
* Previous experience as an ECoW, with practical experience and knowledge of environmental legislation and ecology mitigation.
* Membership with professional institutions such as the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Managers or Association of Environmental Clerk of Works.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence environmental and sustainability outcomes.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Qualifications Required
* Full UK driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
* Proficiency in MS Office applications.
Key Competencies You'll Bring
* Humility: Valuing diverse perspectives and experiences, open to debate and compromise.
* Positivity: Challenging poor performance while fostering solutions and innovation.
* Respect: Operating with integrity, giving and receiving feedback respectfully.
* Solidarity: Working collaboratively as ‘One team’ to empower and achieve project outcomes.
* Clarity: Communicating effectively, driving collaboration and fast decision-making.
Additional Details
Location: Ipswich, England, United Kingdom
Employment type: Full-time
Seniority level: Associate
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