Ecologist - Baglan Location Baglan, GB Department Name Wales & Western Region.RWAL.Cardiff.HM.2 About Network Rail At Network Rail, were part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain, and operate our network. Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. Were an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us, and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more The Wales & Western region includes more than 2,700 miles of railway and we serve communities and businesses of Wales, the Thames Valley, West of England, and the Southwest Peninsula. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues, and protecting safety and wellbeing. About our people and the recruitment process - Were an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members. A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train. GWR ticket alliance Heavily discounted all day passes for you and up to 5 friends and family to use across the GWR network (20 passes per year) Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site. A range of Pension schemes to choose from Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, hybrid working, flexible working, flexible leave, and enhanced family friendly support. 5 days paid volunteering leave. 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community. In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours. To find out more about the benefits at Network Rail, click here. We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone. For more information about Network Rail click here Yn Network Rail, rydym yn rhan o deulu mawr syn gwasanaethu miliynau o deithwyr a defnyddwyr nwyddau ledled y DU bob dydd. Mae ein gwasanaeth yn effeithio ar filiynau o bobl ac rydym yn ymdrechu i ddod yn fwy effeithlon wrth i ni wella, cynnal a gweithredu ein rhwydwaith. Mae ein teithwyr an defnyddwyr nwyddau wrth wraidd popeth a wnawn. Rydym yn helpu i gysylltu pobl â'u ffrindiau a'u teuluoedd a chael nwyddau i'w cyrchfan yn ddiogel ac yn effeithlon. Rydym yn sefydliad lle mae pobl yn bwysig. Pan fyddwch chi'n rhan o'n tîm, rydych chi'n bwysig i ni, ac rydych chi'n bwysig i filiynau. Gwyliwch ein fideo i ddarganfod mwy Mae rhanbarth Wales & Western yn cynnwys mwy na 2,700 milltir o reilffordd ac rydym yn gwasanaethu cymunedau a busnesau Cymru, Dyffryn Tafwys, Gorllewin Lloegr, a Phenrhyn De-orllewin Lloegr. Mae ein huchelgais i fod yn ymatebol i deithwyr a defnyddwyr nwyddau yn ein gyrru bob dydd ac rydym wedi'n grymuso i wneud y peth iawn i'r rhai sy'n defnyddio'r rhwydwaith rheilffyrdd. Rydym yn mynd ati i herio arferion anniogel ac yn cymryd cyfrifoldeb am fynd ir afael â risgiau, datrys problemau, ac amddiffyn diogelwch a lles. Am ein pobl ar broses recriwtio - Rydym yn gyflogwr cynhwysol o ddewis ac rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan bawb Fel gweithiwr Network Rail, byddwch yn mwynhau ystod eang o fanteision Teithio staff breintiedig - Gostyngiad teithio hamdden o 75% ar bob taith hamdden ac mae'n cynnwys aelodau o'r teulu. Cymhorthdal o hyd at 75% ar docynnau tymor rheilffordd a thanddaearol os byddwch yn teithio i'r gwaith ar y trên. Cynghrair tocynnau GWR Tocyn diwrnod cyfan am bris gostyngol i chi a hyd at 5 o ffrindiau a theulu eu defnyddio ar draws rhwydwaith GWR (20 tocyn y flwyddyn) Pecyn buddion yn cynnwys cynigion gofal iechyd, cynllun beicio i'r gwaith, aelodaeth clwb gofal iechyd am bris gostyngol, a chynigion a buddion gostyngol gan gynnwys gofal plant, gofal iechyd a safle siopa ar-lein. Amrywiaeth o gynlluniau pensiwn i ddewis ohonynt Rheoli cydbwysedd bywyd a gwaith yn effeithiol gyda chontract 35 awr yr wythnos, gweithio hybrid, gweithio hyblyg, absenoldeb hyblyg, a chefnogaeth well i deuluoedd. 5 diwrnod o absenoldeb gwirfoddoli â thâl. 2 wythnos o absenoldeb gyda thâl wrth gefn i gymuned y Lluoedd Arfog. Yn rhanbarth Cymru a'r Gorllewin, cewch gyfle i ymuno â PROUD, ein cynllun gwobrwyo a chydnabod lle gallwch ddiolch a chydnabod cydweithwyr ar draws y rhanbarth sydd wedi dangos gwerthoedd ac ymddygiad rhagorol. I ddarganfod mwy am y buddion yn Network Rail, cliciwch yma. Rydym am helpu i ddarparu rheilffordd sy'n ddiogel, yn ddibynadwy, yn fforddiadwy ac sy'n darparu gwasanaeth cwsmeriaid gwych i bawb. I gael rhagor o wybodaeth am Network Rail cliciwch yma Brief Description You will provide ecological expertise to Delivery Unit, including support and guidance to enable the environment management system to be integrated into the route teams to deliver legislative compliance. The role will include initial PEA surveys, phase 2 surveys, prioritisation of survey, ECOW, management of ecology contractors and giving advice and guidance to delivery teams within maintenance. The normal working week is 35 hours and likely to be focussed on days, however there will be an occasional requirement to work nights or weekends. Byddwch yn darparu arbenigedd ecolegol i'r Uned Gyflawni, gan gynnwys cymorth ac arweiniad i alluogi'r system rheoli amgylchedd i gael ei hintegreiddio i'r timau llwybr er mwyn sicrhau cydymffurfiaeth ddeddfwriaethol. Bydd y rôl yn cynnwys arolygon PEA cychwynnol, arolygon cam 2, blaenoriaethu arolygon, ECOW, rheoli contractwyr ecoleg a rhoi cyngor ac arweiniad i dimau cyflawni o fewn cynnal a chadw. Yr wythnos waith arferol yw 35 awr ac mae'n debygol o ganolbwyntio ar ddiwrnodau, fodd bynnag bydd gofyniad achlysurol i weithio gyda'r nos neu ar benwythnosau. About the role (External) Your Main Responsibilities will be to: Undertake and complete a range of Ecological field surveys, including protected species surveys and extended Phase 1 Habitat Surveys. Collate, write up and review survey results and mapping target notes and review to identify appropriate recommendations. Manage the implementation and embedding of recommendations to deliver continuous improvement. Undertake and complete environmental impact assessments. Lead the development of appropriate mitigation strategies, utilising results of surveys and liaising with Environmental Specialists and the Arboriculture team. Analyse and interpret data, using specialist software programs. Produce periodic and ad hoc reports to a high technical standard within prescribed timescales. Provide specialist ecological advice and guidance to site managers, engineers, planners, and others associated with the undertaking and completion of surveys and / or assessments. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including statutory bodies, local authorities, and members of the public. Assist in the production of environmental appraisal reports. Carry out research as required. You will ideally have Comprehensive field experience A relevant higher degree in Ecology, Zoology, Biological Sciences, or other relevant Environmental Sciences Good understanding of UK and European wildlife legislation and best practice guidance experience Be able to identify baseline Ecological constraints during site visits Have significant experience of standard survey protocols and methodologies Ability to complete rare species surveys Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills Task orientated team player Strong report writing skills What could set you apart Knowledge of operational railway environment Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard Full/associate/graduate membership of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) (depending on experience) Experience attending client meetings and working with multi-disciplinary teams Competent with Microsoft Office Full UK driving licence Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide. Eich Prif Gyfrifoldebau fydd: Cynnal a chwblhau ystod o arolygon maes Ecolegol, gan gynnwys arolygon rhywogaethau a warchodir ac Arolygon Cynefin Cam 1 estynedig. Coladu, ysgrifennu ac adolygu canlyniadau arolygon a mapio nodiadau targed ac adolygu i nodi argymhellion priodol. Rheoli'r broses o weithredu a gwreiddio argymhellion i sicrhau gwelliant parhaus. Cynnal a chwblhau asesiadau effaith amgylcheddol. Arwain datblygiad strategaethau lliniaru priodol, gan ddefnyddio canlyniadau arolygon a chysylltu ag Arbenigwyr Amgylcheddol ar tîm Coedyddiaeth. Dadansoddi a dehongli data, gan ddefnyddio rhaglenni meddalwedd arbenigol. Cynhyrchu adroddiadau cyfnodol ac ad hoc i safon dechnegol uchel o fewn graddfeydd amser penodedig. Darparu cyngor ac arweiniad ecolegol arbenigol i reolwyr safle, peirianwyr, cynllunwyr, ac eraill sy'n gysylltiedig â chynnal a chwblhau arolygon a / neu asesiadau. Datblygu a chynnal perthnasoedd gwaith effeithiol gyda rhanddeiliaid mewnol ac allanol allweddol, gan gynnwys cyrff statudol, awdurdodau lleol, ac aelodau'r cyhoedd. Cynorthwyo i gynhyrchu adroddiadau gwerthuso amgylcheddol. Cynnal ymchwil yn ôl yr angen. Yn ddelfrydol bydd gennych chi Profiad maes cynhwysfawr Gradd uwch berthnasol mewn Ecoleg, Sŵoleg, Gwyddorau Biolegol, neu Wyddorau Amgylcheddol perthnasol eraill Dealltwriaeth dda o ddeddfwriaeth bywyd gwyllt y DU ac Ewrop a phrofiad o ganllawiau arfer gorau Gallu nodi cyfyngiadau Ecolegol gwaelodlin yn ystod ymweliadau safle Profiad sylweddol o brotocolau a methodolegau arolwg safonol Y gallu i gwblhau arolygon rhywogaethau prin Sgiliau rhyngbersonol, dylanwadu, cyfathrebu a threfnu da Chwaraewr tîm sy'n canolbwyntio ar dasg Sgiliau ysgrifennu adroddiadau cryf Beth allai eich gosod ar wahân Gwybodaeth am yr amgylchedd rheilffyrdd gweithredol Gwybodaeth o Safon Rheolaeth Amgylcheddol ISO 14001 Aelodaeth lawn/cysylltiol/graddedig o Sefydliad Siartredig Ecoleg a Rheolaeth Amgylcheddol (CIEEM) (yn dibynnu ar brofiad) Profiad o fynychu cyfarfodydd cleientiaid a gweithio gyda thimau amlddisgyblaethol Yn gymwys gyda Microsoft Office Trwydded yrru lawn y DU Ddim yn siŵr a ydych chi'n bodloni'r holl ofynion? Gadewch i ni benderfynu. LI-EH1 How to apply (External) Salary: £43,588 - £49,037 per annum. 35 hours a week. There will be a requirement for some night-time and weekend working and office/site and home split is acceptable. Closing date: 8 May 2024. Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted. Click apply now to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Click here for more information. Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words for us. Were constantly striving to make sure we provide a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. We recognise that certain groups are under-represented within our team and were working closely with our regional diversity and inclusion networks to make sure we support these groups as best as we can. We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales&WesternCulturalFusionnetworkrail.co.uk or visit the connect page: Wales and Western Cultural Fusion (sharepoint.com). For all other support please contact your HR Business Partner. Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and well try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if youre unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please include within your application All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed. All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5-year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced. Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.