Location: Tonbridge, Kent (base office location), with some travel to sites in the region, some remote working also possible. Expenses can be claimed for travel to locations other than the base location in line with Network Rail expenses policy.
Working hours: Mainly standard office hours, there might be a very rare occasion where weekend/night work is required.
Job Title: Senior Ecologist
Company: Fusion People Ltd
Contract: Full Time, Contract
Salary: £293 - £400 Per day role is deemed inside of IR35
Posted: Dec 2nd 2024
Closes: Jan 2nd 2025
Sector: Other
Job Responsibilities:
1. Lead and mentor less experienced Ecologists to undertake a range of railway infrastructure Ecological field surveys, including protected species surveys, Habitat Surveys, and ecological impact assessments.
2. Provide and oversee specialist ecological advice and guidance to ecologists, site managers, engineers, planners, and others associated with the surveys and assessments.
3. Liaise with the Environmental Specialist team on project surveys and agree appropriate mitigation strategies to comply with current legislation.
4. Direct the completion of data analysis from survey results to support the delivery of remitted works to programme.
5. Lead the liaison process for Ecological compliance requirements with statutory bodies and local authorities.
6. Manage the contribution to the production of sustainability periodic and ad-hoc reports.
7. Accountable for the production of environmental and ecological appraisal and recommendations reports.
8. Analyse and interpret survey data, using specialist software programs. Produce reports to a high technical standard within prescribed timescales.
9. Manage implementing and embedding recommendations to deliver continual improvement.
10. Manage and advise on appropriate mitigation strategies and enhancement measures.
11. Undertake assurance activities to confirm compliance with company and legislative obligations.
Essential Qualifications:
1. Full/associate/graduate membership of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) (depending on experience).
2. Experience in providing mitigation advice in accordance with best practice guidance and legislation.
3. Experience in delivering projects to specified timescales and within agreed budget parameters.
4. Experience in managing teams to deliver within prescribed timescales.
5. Experience in interpreting and presenting gathered survey data and delivering Ecologist reports.
6. Knowledge of rail maintenance delivery process and completing protected species surveys.
7. Good interpersonal, influencing, communication, and organization skills.
8. Full understanding of UK and European wildlife legislation and best practice guidance.
9. Comprehensive field experience with the ability to identify Ecological constraints during site visits.
10. A relevant higher degree in Ecology, Zoology, Biological Sciences, or other relevant Environmental Sciences.
11. In-depth experience of Ecologist practices within the railway environment is essential.
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