Ecologist

CV Bay Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in the UK seeks an Ecologist for the Rail and Construction sector. The role involves leading Ecological Impact Assessments, preparing reports, and conducting surveys. Candidates must have a degree in Ecology, CIEEM membership, and strong report writing skills. Offering a salary of GBP40,000 with extensive benefits including 25 days holiday and a company car for site work.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Use of company car for site work

All PPE and training provided

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology (or related discipline) required.
• Membership in CIEEM is essential.
• Full UK driving licence is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Ecological Impact Assessments (EIA).
• Prepare ecological and protected species reports.
• Carry out protected species surveys.
• Work alongside arboricultural and environmental specialists.
• Liaise with clients and project managers.

Skills

Excellent report writing

Organisational skills

Field survey skills

Education

Degree in Ecology or related discipline

CIEEM membership

Job description

Overview

Ecologist - Rail and Construction sector

Ensuring Environmental & Sustainability

Location: South East England (Essex, Kent, Sussex, Cambridgeshire considered)

Salary: GBP40,000 + 25 days holiday + bank holidays + use of company car for site work

About the Company

We are a leading services provider to the UK rail industry, delivering specialist Environmental, Arboricultural, Building Works, Fencing and Maintenance solutions nationwide.

With a strong reputation for safety and quality, they operate under ISO accredited systems and hold full audit verification and principal contractor status with the UK\'s main Rail provider. Our teams are highly trained, rail-competent professionals and accredited by industry bodies.

We specialise exclusively in the railway environment, and deliver first-class services within strict safety parameters, including:

• Management of greenery & ecological site clearance
• Signal visibility clearance and depot greenery control
• Herbicide application and weed control
• Dangerous tree removal and high-level clearance
• Tree surveys, risk assessments & lineside risk surveys
• Liaison on Tree preservation orders and managed ecological strategies

Why join this team?

• Basic salary: GBP40,000 salary
• Holidays: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Travel: Site travel required and the use of a company-pooled car & fuel card for site work
• Equipment and training: All PPE, equipment and Personal Track Safety (PTS) training provided
• Projects: Exciting ecological projects across the rail and infrastructure sectors
• Team: Collaborative, professional team with a strong industry reputation

The Role

What you\'ll be doing

• Leading and supporting Ecological Impact Assessments (EIA)
• Preparing a variety of ecological and protected species reports
• Carrying out protected species surveys
• Working alongside in-house arboricultural and environmental specialists
• Liaising with clients, project managers and stakeholders

About you

What we\'re looking for

• Degree in Ecology (or related discipline)
• CIEEM membership (Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management)
• Full UK driving licence
• Excellent report writing and organisational skills

Locations

We welcome applications from candidates based in:

• Essex
• Kent
• Sussex
• Cambridgeshire (some southern areas bordering Essex)

How to Apply

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company. Send your CV through the link, and we will contact you shortly for a chat about your relevant skills and the role.