Overview
There is an urgent need for experienced Ecologists to work within the Management Team of the HS2 programme at the early stages of schemes and project development. You will be working within an evolving Environmental Sustainability team ensuring that all creatures and natural habitat are protected throughout the development of the scheme and far into the future.
Responsibilities
* Develop and support implementation of ecological method statements and associated documents for construction.
* Provide technical support for Biodiversity No Net Loss initiatives.
* Investigate and report ecological incidents.
* Compile reports and other documentation as required.
* Work with external stakeholders including statutory consultees (Natural England, Wildlife Trusts, West Midlands Combined Authority and the HS2 Ecology team) to develop robust and comprehensive ecological mitigation measures and deal with environmental risks, collaborating with the whole project team.
* Accountable for fit-for-purpose methodology and assumptions that can withstand external scrutiny.
* Help deliver a culture of continual improvement of on-site ecological practice that is solution-orientated to support construction teams.
* Provide pragmatic support and advice to project teams and sub-contractors with delivering ecological requirements to programme, budget and quality standards, including on-site surveys, inspections and watching briefs, and advice on legal HS2 requirements.
* Problem-solve, finding practical cost-effective solutions to ecological challenges facing the project delivery, construction teams and sub-contractors.
Qualifications / Essential experience
* Excellent knowledge of ecological management and mitigation.
* Education up to Degree or Masters level in Ecological related subjects.
* Excellent understanding of ecological legislation for development.
* Full UK driver\'s licence and flexibility to travel.
* Good understanding of environmental management for construction sites.
* Excellent understanding of the utilities/construction/engineering operating environment.
* Literate in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
* Good interpersonal and communication skills.
* CIEEM Membership.
* Experience of working on large-scale infrastructure construction/highways projects.
* Experience dealing with Natural England on such issues.
* Understanding of the benefits of working collaboratively to obtain the best outcome for the project.
* Determination to see tasks through to completion with excellent planning and organisation skills.
Other
These positions could either be full time, permanent positions or on long term contracts. Please contact us to discuss further. Moss Agate Limited and its\' Clients operates as equal opportunities employers and we welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union membership. Services advertised by Moss Agate Ltd are those of an Employment Business, CONTRACT. Services advertised by Moss Agate Ltd are those of an Employment Agency, PERM
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