Location Hereford, GB Department Name EH TME Off Track, Shrewsbury, Indirect (891301) G5 About Network Rail Join Our Team at Network Rail At Network Rail, we’re 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. We’re 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 - We’re 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 3 friends and family to use across the GWR network 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 sy'n gwasanaethu miliynau o deithwyr a defnyddwyr cludo 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 a'n defnyddwyr cludo nwyddau wrth galon popeth a wnawn. Rydym yn helpu i gysylltu pobl â'u ffrindiau a'u teuluoedd a chael nwyddau â'u cyrchfan yn ddiogel ac yn effeithlon. Rydym yn sefydliad lle mae pobl o bwys. Pan ydych chi'n rhan o'n tîm, rydych chi o bwys i ni, ac rydych chi o bwys i filiynau. Gwyliwch ein fideo i ddarganfod mwy Mae Rhanbarth Cymru a Gorllewin yn cynnwys mwy na 2,700 milltir o reilffordd ac rydym yn gwasanaethu cymunedau a busnesau Cymru, Cwm Tafwys, gorllewin Lloegr, a Phenrhyn y De -orllewin. Mae ein huchelgais i fod yn ymatebol i deithwyr a defnyddwyr cludo nwyddau yn ein gyrru bob dydd ac mae gennym ni'r pŵer 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 i'r afael â risgiau, datrys materion, ac amddiffyn diogelwch a lles. Am ein pobl a'r broses recriwtio - rydym yn gyflogwr cynhwysol o ddewis ac rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan bawb Fel gweithiwr rheilffyrdd rhwydwaith, byddwch chi'n mwynhau ystod eang o fuddion Teithio staff breintiedig - Gostyngiad teithio hamdden o 75% ar yr holl deithio hamdden ac mae'n cynnwys aelodau o'r teulu. Cymhorthdal o hyd at 75% ar docynnau tymor y rheilffyrdd a thymor tanddaearol os ydych chi'n teithio i weithio ar y trên. Cynghrair Tocyn GWR - Gostyngiad Trwy'r Tocynnau Diwrnod i Chi a Hyd at 3 Ffrind a Theulu i'w defnyddio ar draws Rhwydwaith GWR Pecyn budd -daliadau gan gynnwys cynigion gofal iechyd, cynllun cylch i waith, aelodaeth clwb gofal iechyd gostyngedig, a chynigion a buddion gostyngedig gan gynnwys gofal plant, gofal iechyd a safle siopa ar -lein. ystod o gynlluniau pensiwn i ddewis ohonynt Rheoli cydbwysedd rhwng bywyd a gwaith yn effeithiol gyda chontract 35 awr yr wythnos, gweithio hybrid, gweithio hyblyg, absenoldeb hyblyg, a gwell cefnogaeth sy'n addas i deuluoedd. 5 diwrnod o absenoldeb gwirfoddoli â thâl. Pythefnos o Absenoldeb Wrth Gefn Taledig ar gyfer Cymuned y Lluoedd Arfog. Yn Rhanbarth Cymru a Gorllewin, cewch gyfle i ymuno â Proud, ein cynllun gwobr a chydnabod lle gallwch ddweud diolch a chydnabod cydweithwyr ledled y rhanbarth sydd wedi dangos gwerthoedd ac ymddygiadau 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 gwych i gwsmeriaid i bawb. I gael mwy o wybodaeth am reilffordd rhwydwaith cliciwch yma Brief Description You will provide ecological expertise to the Wales route Shrewsbury Delivery Unit, including support and guidance to enable the environment management system to be integrated into the route teams to deliver legislative compliance. Please check out the candidate pack attached to this vacancy for more information on Network Rail and what it’s like to work in Wales & Western Byddwch yn darparu arbenigedd ecolegol i Uned Gyflenwi Amwythig Llwybr Cymru Cymru, gan gynnwys cefnogaeth ac arweiniad i alluogi'r System Rheoli'r Amgylchedd i gael ei hintegreiddio i'r timau llwybr i sicrhau cydymffurfiad deddfwriaethol. Edrychwch ar y pecyn ymgeiswyr sydd ynghlwm wrth y swydd wag hon am ragor o wybodaeth am Network Rail a sut brofiad yw gweithio yn Wales & Western About The Role (External) Network Rail are expanding their in-house Ecology expertise and have a fantastic new opportunity available on the Wales Route. We are recruiting for an experienced Ecologist to provide support and become part of a wider dedicated and hardworking team at Network Rail. The Ecologist role will be based within the Shrewsbury maintenance delivery unit which covers the North and Mid Wales area, reporting directly to the Off-Track Maintenance Engineer. The role will mainly involve providing ecology survey support, advice and on-site supervision in relation to Ecology. The Ecologist will work alongside the vegetation management and drainage maintenance teams. The Ecologist will undertake fieldwork and produce ecological reports, to identify constraints to inform the delivery of works. In addition, there will be opportunity for the Ecologist to be involved with habitat management work and liaison with stakeholders on biodiversity enhancements to our lineside vegetation. The role also involves supervision of works as an ecological clerk of works. Network Rail has recently released a National Environment and Sustainability Strategy: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/NR-Environmental-Strategy-FINAL-web.pdf and the ecologists working in-house at Network Rail are integral to implementing the objectives of this strategy, in relation to Biodiversity. There are five Ecologist roles working in the Maintenance Teams in Wales, each Ecologist covering a different geographical area, but also working in collaboration with the other Ecologists working in Wales. We also have Ecologists working in other areas of the business, so this is a great opportunity to join Network Rail’s expanding Ecology team and develop in this role. This role requires a task-orientated team-player with excellent communication skills. Project management skills would be favourable, as the role involves working with other relevant teams on the procurement of subcontractors, tender evaluation, and management of ongoing surveys. There will be an opportunity for the right candidate to develop this skillset in the role, with the support of the wider team. The Ecologist role will also involve survey fieldwork, this will require some travel in order for the applicant to be able to undertake site visits across the North Wales area, therefore a full driving licence is essential. The successful candidate will be provided use of a vehicle for work purposes. Network Rail offer a competitive benefits package and wellness solutions which includes: paid membership of a professional body, 28 days annual leave, 5 paid volunteer days, a range of discounted offers and access to ‘My Benefits’. 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 Specialist’s 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 Experience working within the field of ecology, with extensive relevant work experience. Experience of leading and/or independently undertaking extended phase 1 habitat surveys and at least 2 years’ experience of providing supervision of works in the role of project ecologist, and/or ECoW. A relevant undergraduate degree in Ecology, Zoology, Biological Sciences, or other relevant Environmental Sciences. A good understanding of UK and European wildlife legislation and experience in the application of best practice guidance. Have experience of standard ecological survey protocols and methodologies. Ability to complete protected species surveys. Good interpersonal, communication and organisation skills. Task orientated team player. Strong report writing skills, including experience of writing method statements and survey reports. Full UK driving licence. What Could Set You Apart A relevant master’s degree in Ecology or other relevant discipline. Protected species survey licences, e.g. dormice, bats, great crested newts. Knowledge of operational railway environment and PTS qualified. Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). Experience attending client meetings and working with multi-disciplinary teams. Competent with Microsoft Office and GIS. Experience of project management and/or coordination of project work. Botanical skills to a Level 4 FISC - BSBI (or working towards). Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide. Mae Network Rail yn ehangu eu harbenigedd Ecoleg mewnol ac mae ganddynt gyfle newydd gwych ar gael ar Lwybr Cymru. Rydym yn recriwtio ar gyfer Ecolegydd profiadol i ddarparu cefnogaeth a dod yn rhan o dîm ymroddedig a gweithgar ehangach yn Network Rail. Bydd rôl yr Ecolegydd wedi'i lleoli yn uned cyflawni gwaith cynnal a chadw Amwythig sy'n cwmpasu ardal Gogledd a Chanolbarth Cymru, gan adrodd yn uniongyrchol i'r Peiriannydd Cynnal a Chadw Oddi ar y Trywydd. Bydd y rôl yn bennaf yn cynnwys darparu cymorth arolwg ecoleg, cyngor a goruchwyliaeth ar y safle mewn perthynas ag Ecoleg. Bydd yr Ecolegydd yn gweithio ochr yn ochr â'r timau rheoli llystyfiant a chynnal a chadw draeniau. Bydd yr Ecolegydd yn gwneud gwaith maes ac yn cynhyrchu adroddiadau ecolegol, i nodi cyfyngiadau i lywio'r gwaith o gyflawni'r gwaith. Yn ogystal, bydd cyfle i'r Ecolegydd ymwneud â gwaith rheoli cynefinoedd a chysylltu â rhanddeiliaid ar welliannau bioamrywiaeth i'n llystyfiant ymyl y llinell. Mae'r rôl hefyd yn cynnwys goruchwylio gwaith fel clerc gwaith ecolegol. Mae Network Rail wedi rhyddhau Strategaeth Amgylchedd a Chynaliadwyedd Genedlaethol yn ddiweddar: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/NR-Environmental-Strategy-FINAL-web.pdf a’r ecolegwyr sy’n gweithio yn -mae tai yn Network Rail yn rhan annatod o weithredu amcanion y strategaeth hon, mewn perthynas â Bioamrywiaeth. Mae pum rôl Ecolegydd yn gweithio yn y Timau Cynnal a Chadw yng Nghymru, pob Ecolegydd yn cwmpasu ardal ddaearyddol wahanol, ond hefyd yn gweithio ar y cyd â'r Ecolegwyr eraill sy'n gweithio yng Nghymru. Mae gennym hefyd Ecolegwyr yn gweithio mewn meysydd eraill o’r busnes, felly mae hwn yn gyfle gwych i ymuno â thîm Ecoleg Network Rail sy’n ehangu a datblygu yn y rôl hon. Mae'r rôl hon yn gofyn am chwaraewr tîm sy'n canolbwyntio ar dasgau gyda sgiliau cyfathrebu rhagorol. Byddai sgiliau rheoli prosiect yn ffafriol, gan fod y rôl yn cynnwys gweithio gyda thimau perthnasol eraill ar gaffael isgontractwyr, gwerthuso tendrau, a rheoli arolygon parhaus. Bydd cyfle i’r ymgeisydd iawn ddatblygu’r set sgiliau hon yn y rôl, gyda chefnogaeth y tîm ehangach. Bydd rôl yr Ecolegydd hefyd yn cynnwys gwaith maes arolwg, bydd hyn yn gofyn am rywfaint o deithio er mwyn i'r ymgeisydd allu cynnal ymweliadau safle ar draws ardal Gogledd Cymru, felly mae trwydded yrru lawn yn hanfodol. Bydd yr ymgeisydd llwyddiannus yn cael defnydd o gerbyd at ddibenion gwaith. Mae Network Rail yn cynnig pecyn buddion cystadleuol ac atebion lles sy’n cynnwys: aelodaeth â thâl o gorff proffesiynol, 28 diwrnod o wyliau blynyddol, 5 diwrnod gwirfoddol â thâl, ystod o gynigion am bris gostyngol a mynediad at ‘Fy Mudd-daliadau’. 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 a’r tîm Coedyddiaeth. Dadansoddi a dehongli data, gan ddefnyddio rhaglenni meddalwedd arbenigol. Cynhyrchu adroddiadau cyfnodol ac ad hoc i safon dechnegol uchel o fewn terfynau 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 o weithio ym maes ecoleg, gyda phrofiad gwaith perthnasol helaeth. Profiad o arwain a/neu gynnal arolygon cynefinoedd cam 1 estynedig yn annibynnol ac o leiaf 2 flynedd o brofiad o oruchwylio gwaith yn rôl ecolegydd prosiect, a/neu EcoW. Gradd israddedig berthnasol mewn Ecoleg, Sŵoleg, Gwyddorau Biolegol, neu Wyddorau Amgylcheddol perthnasol eraill. Dealltwriaeth dda o ddeddfwriaeth bywyd gwyllt y DU ac Ewrop a phrofiad o gymhwyso canllawiau arfer gorau. Profiad o brotocolau a methodolegau arolwg ecolegol safonol. Y gallu i gwblhau arolygon rhywogaethau a warchodir. Sgiliau rhyngbersonol, cyfathrebu a threfnu da. Chwaraewr tîm sy'n canolbwyntio ar dasg. Sgiliau ysgrifennu adroddiadau cryf, gan gynnwys profiad o ysgrifennu datganiadau dull ac adroddiadau arolwg. Trwydded yrru lawn y DU. Beth allai eich gosod ar wahân Gradd meistr berthnasol mewn Ecoleg neu ddisgyblaeth berthnasol arall. Trwyddedau arolwg rhywogaethau a warchodir, e.e. pathewod, ystlumod, madfallod dŵr cribog. Gwybodaeth am yr amgylchedd rheilffyrdd gweithredol a chymwysterau PTS. Aelodaeth o'r Sefydliad Siartredig Ecoleg a Rheolaeth Amgylcheddol (CIEEM). Profiad o fynychu cyfarfodydd cleientiaid a gweithio gyda thimau amlddisgyblaethol. Yn gymwys gyda Microsoft Office a GIS. Profiad o reoli prosiectau a/neu gydlynu gwaith prosiect. Sgiliau botanegol hyd at Lefel 4 FISC - BSBI (neu weithio tuag ato). Ddim yn siŵr a ydych chi'n bodloni'r holl ofynion? Gadewch i ni benderfynu. How To Apply (External) Salary: £43,588 - £49,037 per annum. 35 hours a week. This an 18-month fixed term opportunity. This role is based in Hereford, and we will consider Agile Working. Closing date: 28 October 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. We’re 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 we’re 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 we’ll 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 Evenbreak’s Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you’re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to 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. Cyflog: £43,588 - £49,037 y flwyddyn. 35 awr yr wythnos. Mae hwn yn gyfle cyfnod penodol o 18 mis. Lleolir y rôl hon yn Henffordd, a byddwn yn ystyried Gweithio Ystwyth. Dyddiad cau: 28 Hydref 2024. Anfonwch eich cais i mewn cyn gynted â phosibl, efallai y byddwn yn cau'r hysbyseb cyn y dyddiad cau a restrir os byddwn yn derbyn digon o geisiadau. Ni fydd ceisiadau hwyr yn cael eu derbyn. Cliciwch ‘gwneud cais nawr’ i wneud cais. Rydym yn gyflogwr cyfle cyfartal ac yn gwerthfawrogi amrywiaeth. Nid ydym yn gwahaniaethu ar sail hil, crefydd, tarddiad cenedlaethol, rhyw, cyfeiriadedd rhywiol, oedran, statws priodasol, na statws anabledd. Cliciwch yma am fwy o wybodaeth. Mae amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant yn fwy na dim ond geiriau gwefr i ni. Rydym bob amser yn ymdrechu i sicrhau ein bod yn darparu amgylchedd croesawgar a diogel i bawb. Rydym yn cydnabod bod rhai grwpiau wedi’u tangynrychioli o fewn ein tîm ac rydym yn gweithio’n agos gyda’n rhwydweithiau amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant rhanbarthol i wneud yn siŵr ein bod yn cefnogi’r grwpiau hyn orau ag y gallwn. Rydym yn gweithio ar y cyd â’r tîm Cyfuno Diwylliannol. Os hoffech gefnogaeth gyda'ch cais neu gyfweliad cysylltwch â Wales&WesternCulturalFusionnetworkrail.co.uk neu ewch i'r dudalen cysylltu: Wales and Western Cultural Fusion (sharepoint.com). Am bob cymorth arall, cysylltwch â'ch Partner Busnes AD. Mae Network Rail yn Arweinydd Hyderus o ran Anabledd a byddwn yn gwneud ein gorau i addasu’r broses a chynnig dewis arall rhesymol i helpu i gefnogi pobl ag anableddau i gael mynediad, gwneud cais a chyfweld am rolau. Gallwch ymweld â Evenbreak’s Career Hive am gyngor ar gymorth hygyrchedd os nad ydych yn siŵr o’r opsiynau sydd ar gael. Os bydd angen unrhyw addasiadau/addasiadau rhesymol arnoch, ychwanegwch nodyn at eich cais. Mae pob cynnig cyflogaeth yn amodol ar gwblhau gwiriadau cyn cyflogaeth yn foddhaol. Cliciwch yma am fwy o wybodaeth. Mae ein Safon Cyffuriau ac Alcohol wedi newid. Bydd gofyn i bob darpar ymgeisydd gael a phasio prawf cyffuriau ac alcohol. Bydd eich cais yn cael ei ddileu os byddwch yn cofnodi prawf positif. Bydd holl ganlyniadau profion cyffuriau ac alcohol cadarnhaol ar gyfer darpar ymgeiswyr yn cael eu cadw’n ddiogel ar gronfa ddata Sentinel a bydd ataliad 5 mlynedd rhag gwneud cais am rôl sy’n hollbwysig i ddiogelwch, rôl sy’n gofyn am ardystiad PTS neu rôl Diogelwch Allweddol ar Seilwaith a Reolir gan Network Rail yn cael ei orfodi. Mae cadw pobl yn ddiogel ar y rheilffordd wrth wraidd popeth a wnawn. Mae ymddygiad diogel felly yn un o ofynion gweithio i Network Rail. Dylech ddangos eich ymroddiad personol i ddiogelwch ar eich cais.