Ecologist

Amey; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development opportunities

Generous pension scheme

20–25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

Amey is recruiting an Ecologist to support ecology activities on road contracts across Scotland, including active travel schemes. You will assist Senior Ecologists, lead on projects where appropriate, and mentor junior staff while engaging with regional and national public-sector clients.

The role requires protected species survey experience and relevant licences, with potential leadership on bids and health and safety compliance within projects.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have developed experience and expertise in ecology and related fields.
• Expertise in protected species surveys and licenses.
• Experience with EPS mitigation licences and protected species licences.
• Knowledge of invasive species survey and management.
• Strong understanding of ecological processes and survey methodologies.
• Formal CIEEM membership or working towards.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team, delivering ecologically sound project deliverables.
• Prepare and check documentation for scheme deliverables that satisfy quality, cost and programme criteria.
• Liaise with client and supplier representatives; attend progress meetings and respond to queries.
• Mentor junior ecologists and support business development opportunities.
• Promote health and safety practices within the team.

Skills

Ecology expertise

Protected species surveys

European protected species license

Bat licence advantageous

Invasive species survey

CIEEM membership

Education

Bachelor's or MSc in Ecology or Environmental Science

Job description

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We have a fantastic opportunity for an Ecologist to join our Advisory business a vibrant, inclusive community that celebrates our differences and makes a real impact across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide support to all ecology related activities on a variety of road contracts in Scotland, including the South West Network Management Contract for Transport Scotland, a variety of active travel schemes(e.g.,AMIDS Renfrewshire), and the North Angus Growth Opportunity. As an Ecologist in Scotland, you will be responsible for supporting the development and growth of the team in Scotland, which may also include leading on ecology specific business developmentopportunities.

The role

Our Ecologists play an important part wi thin the Advisory team and alongside our clients. As an Ecologist you will provide effective support and assistance to your Senior Ecologist on a variety of ecological schemes whilst taking the lead on projects and mentoring junior Ecologists.

The role will also include ecological support to regional and national projects to a wide range of public sector clients (Amey currently works with clients in the highways, rail, local authority, central government, aviation and waste sectors).

Responsibilities include:

• To work in a team, producing technically sound deliverables for Ecological commissions
• Preparation and checking of documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the criteria of quality, cost and programme.
• Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, and responding to queries
• Managing a small, locally based single discipline technical team and taking responsibility for delivery of their workload.
• Contributing to the preparation of bids and general working winning function
• Drive effective health and safety practices within the team.

What you will bring to us:

• Developedexperience and expertise within the Ecological field, probably gained in an Ecologistroleor equivalent
• Expertise in protected species surveys, holding atleast one European protect species survey license. Bat licence would be advatageous.
• EPS Mitigation licence application experience and Protected species licence holder or working towards same (notable species: bats & dormice)
• Experience in Invasive species survey and management
• Comprehensive knowledge of ecological processes and survey methodologies
• Able to producetechnically sound ecological solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards, wildlife legislation and client requirements
• Ability to apply ecological management theory and principles to clear understood situations
• Experience in undertaking project related tasks associated with health, safety and welfare, e.g. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
• Good understanding of risk assessment, experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensure appropriate risk mitigation has been applied
• Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate subject or demonstrable equivalent further learning such as Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Biology or Environmental Science
• Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)or equivalent

What we can offer you:

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life.Youwillhave the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

Some of our benefits include:

• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• 24 days annual leave, plusbankholidays
• Flexible benefits scheme, including the option to buy additional annual leave and insurance benefits, Cycle2Work schemeandaccess to discountedgym membership
• OurSave with Ameyprogrammegives you access tothousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in
• Family friendly policiesfor new parents or if youprovide care for a dependant
• Membership of ourAffinityNetworkswhoconnect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
• Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities

Who we are

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.

What we do

We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.