Assistant Ecologist

Systra; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking an Assistant Ecologist in Reading. This role involves conducting ecological field surveys, producing relevant reports, and collaborating with diverse teams. A degree in Ecology or related field is required, along with CIEEM membership. Strong communication skills and a valid driving license are essential for travel flexibility. Join a growing team dedicated to innovative infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• CIEEM membership required.
• Experience with UKHab surveys, botany surveys, and protected species licensing preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological field surveys for major projects.
• Produce various ecology reports including habitat and biodiversity plans.
• Lead and manage the ecological documentation and records.

Skills

Field survey planning

Ecological report production

Communication

Document management

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Sciences

Tools

Projectwise

Job description

Overview

portfolio.We are now seeking to strengthen and grow our Environmental team, initially working as part of our Network Rail Southern Framework delivery project team, by recruiting an Assistant Ecologist.

Responsibilities

• Duties will involve field surveys for a major project from design through to delivery.
• You will be planning, resourcing and leading ecological field surveys and producing quality assured ecology deliverables.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues from different organisations to deliver common ecological support for the project.
• Working in a diverse work place that brings together professionals from across disciplines to develop client and people centred solutions for the problems faced, with a focus on integrity and honesty in everything we do.
• The role requires a mix of office- and site-based work and will involve working away from home as and when necessary, so travel flexibility and a full driving licence are important factors. The role will involve contact with external clients, the public and many internal colleagues, so good communication skills and presentation are essential.
• Use of Projectwise (or similar) to manage document transfer and receipts.
• Record keeping and routine admin work as well as other duties assigned by the manager from time to time.
• Control and management of the up-to-date version of specific documents.
• Working in more than one projects, roles and tasks.
• Producing Health and Safety documentation.
• Planning and undertaking ecological surveys.
• Producing a wide range of ecology reports.
• Habitat plans.
• Biodiversity plans.
• Protected species surveys.
• UKHAB and condition assessment surveys.

Qualifications

Degree in Ecology or any relevant environmental sciences degree, CIEEM membership. UKHab surveys, botany surveys and UK habitat condition assessments or protected species surveys and licensing knowledge.

About the organisation

Around the world, SYSTRA's specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day. For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design. Context:SYSTRA are looking to expand our Environmental team in the UK, working on high profile infrastructure projects such as Transpennine Route Upgrade and HS2, we are building on our 50 years of success in the UK by growing our team and looking for passionate people to deliver projects across our