Ecological Clerk of Works

Wardell Armstrong LLP (part of SLR); Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Ecologist focused on ECoW to join a thriving team in Greater Manchester. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects, primarily in renewable energy and infrastructure, while collaborating with a talented group of ecologists and engineers. With a flexible approach and the opportunity to develop new skills, successful candidates will enjoy a supportive environment that promotes sustainability. If you are passionate about ecology and looking for a role that combines teamwork with impactful projects, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Toil + Additional Pay for Unsocial Hours

Group Personal Pension Plan

Payment of Professional Subscription

24 Days Annual Leave

Private Health Care Scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Life Assurance Policy

Mobile Phone with Inclusive Tariff

Regular Training Programme

Flexitime Working Schedule

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in ecological work required.
• Must hold a degree in ecology or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Collect ecology data and implement mitigation plans.
• Work closely with engineers and subcontractors on projects.

Skills

Ecology Data Collection

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Ecology or Related Discipline

Tools

CSCS Card

Personal Species Licenses (Bats/GCN/Otter)

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. In doing so, 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, and there will be a strong focus on renewable energy and infrastructure. Successful applicants would be willing to stay away from home for an average of four nights a week, sometimes including Sunday nights.

In this role you will:

• Be an integral member of our client's delivery team;
• Work alongside ecologists and engineers;
• Be responsible for ecology data collection;
• Be responsible for the design and implementation of ecology mitigation (e.g. management plans, non-licensed method statements, Licensed method statements);
• Be responsible for delivering pragmatic and timely solutions to ecological constraints;
• Procure and engage with subcontractors.

As a successful candidate you will:

• Hold a degree in ecology or a related discipline;
• Hold a white CSCS card;
• Have a minimum of 12 months' experience of the same type of work;
• Be ‘qualifying member‘ status or higher of CIEEM or other relevant institute;
• Have a flexible approach to work and willingness to develop new ecology field skills, including working during unsociable hours;
• Be willing to work away from home for 3-4 nights a week (expenses paid);
• Be self-motivated with strong communication skills, be able to work as part of a team;
• Hold personal species licenses covering bats/GCN/otter (desirable but not essential);
• 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;
• Regular training programme;
• Flexitime Working Schedule;
• Long service awards;
• Employee Assistance Programme;
• Travel Loans;
• Cycle to work scheme;
• Recruitment Bounty Scheme.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Business Consulting and Services