Ecological Clerk of Works

TN United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced ecologists focused on Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects in renewable energy and infrastructure, providing ecological oversight. Candidates will be integral to the delivery team, collaborating with engineers and other ecologists. The position requires flexibility, with opportunities for varied contracts, and a supportive environment for professional growth. Join a forward-thinking company committed to making sustainability happen and enjoy a range of benefits including pension contributions, health care, and generous leave.

Benefits

Pension Plan with Employer Contribution

Health Care Scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Life Assurance Policy

Mobile Phone with Inclusive Tariff

24 Days Annual Leave

Toil for Unsocial Hours

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience in a similar role.
• Qualifying member of CIEEM or another relevant institute.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ecology data collection and mitigation.
• Work alongside ecologists and engineers on projects.

Skills

Ecology Data Collection

Ecological Mitigation Design

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Flexibility in Work Hours

Education

Degree in Ecology or Related Discipline

Tools

CSCS Card

Personal Species Licenses

Job description

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Ecologist (ECoW focused) Greater Manchester

Following its recent acquisition by SLR, Wardell Armstrong forms part of a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy working on projects across the world from over 100 offices. Starting as a UK business in 1994, SLR now operates as a global company with more than 3,500 people, delivering client-focused solutions across Europe, North America, Pacific Asia and Africa. Throughout this time, SLR has strived to grow both organically and through welcoming other like-minded businesses, such as Wardell Armstrong, into its “One Team” of talented consultants. Its core objective is to assist clients and colleagues alike in “Making Sustainability Happen”.

The Opportunity:

The joining of SLR and Wardell Armstrong brings together a team of approximately 150 ecologists across the UK. The Ecology team is highly successful, and due to continued success in delivering ecology/environmental oversight to construction projects, we are looking to appoint experienced ecologists with a main focus on Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW). The role will be open to applicants seeking 6-month, 12-month, or permanent contracts. Project work will be varied, with a strong focus on renewable energy and infrastructure. Successful applicants should be willing to stay away from home for an average of four nights a week, sometimes including Sunday nights.

In this role you will:

1. Be an integral member of our client’s delivery team;
2. Work alongside ecologists and engineers;
3. Be responsible for ecology data collection;
4. Design and implement ecology mitigation (e.g., management plans, non-licensed method statements, licensed method statements);
5. Deliver pragmatic and timely solutions to ecological constraints;
6. Procure and engage with subcontractors.

As a successful candidate you will:

1. Hold a degree in ecology or a related discipline;
2. Hold a valid CSCS card;
3. Have a minimum of 12 months’ experience in a similar role;
4. Be a ‘qualifying member’ or higher of CIEEM or another relevant institute;
5. Have a flexible approach to work and willingness to develop new ecology field skills, including working during unsociable hours;
6. Be willing to work away from home for 3-4 nights a week (expenses paid);
7. Be self-motivated with strong communication skills and able to work as part of a team;
8. Hold personal species licenses covering bats, GCN, otter (desirable but not essential);
9. Hold a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle.

We offer:

• Toil + additional pay for unsocial hours (10pm – 6am);
• Membership of the Firm's Group Personal Pension Plan, with Employer's contribution of up to 5%;
• Payment of a relevant professional subscription;
• 24 days annual leave per year;
• Membership to the Firm's Private Health Care Scheme;
• Inclusion in the Firm's Critical Illness Cover Policy;
• Inclusion in the Firm's Life Assurance Policy, insuring you 3 times your annual salary;
• Mobile Phone with inclusive tariff including personal usage.