Ecologist

Clancy; East Oakley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clancy Xtras

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare

Pension

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Clancy is seeking a hands-on, site-based Ecologist to join our environmental team. You will work with operational teams to identify ecological risks, protect habitats and ensure commitments are met on major infrastructure sites.

You’ll conduct inspections, pre-start checks, site walkovers and provide practical mitigation advice, monitoring compliance and delivering toolbox talks. A full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK are essential.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience in ecology/environment/construction-related roles.
• Knowledge of UK ecological legislation and protected species requirements.
• Experience conducting ecological inspections, surveys, monitoring or site-based checks.
• Ability to provide practical advice to project teams on mitigation measures.
• Proactive approach and ability to build positive on-site relationships.
• Degree/HND in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences or related subject.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide ecological advice and support throughout the construction phase.
• Conduct pre-start checks, walkovers and site inspections.
• Monitor compliance with ecological mitigation measures.
• Carry out ecological supervision and watching briefs.
• Advise on protected species, nesting birds, habitats and watercourses.
• Support implementation of ecological controls and precautionary methods.
• Deliver ecological briefings and toolbox talks.
• Maintain records, reports and site documentation.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Site Teams, Environmental Advisers and clients.

Skills

Driving licence

Ecology knowledge

On-site communication

Proactive on-site approach

Building relationships on site

Education

Degree/HND in Ecology/Environmental Science/Biological Sciences or related

Job description

The Role

This is a hands-on, site-based role where you'll work alongside operational teams to identify ecological risks, protect sensitive habitats and species, and help ensure environmental commitments are met.

You'll undertake ecological inspections, pre-start checks and site walkovers, provide ecological supervision and watching briefs where required, and advise project teams on mitigation measures and ecological controls.

You'll be a trusted source of ecological expertise, helping teams understand constraints, solve problems and deliver works in the right way.

Here's some of the activities that you'll be involved in...

• Providing ecological advice and support throughout the construction phase.
• Undertaking pre-start checks, walkovers and site inspections.
• Monitoring compliance with ecological mitigation measures.
• Carrying out ecological supervision and watching briefs.
• Advising on protected species, nesting birds, invasive species, habitats, trees, hedgerows and watercourses.
• Supporting the implementation of ecological controls and precautionary working methods.
• Delivering ecological briefings and toolbox talks.
• Maintaining accurate records, reports and site documentation.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Site Teams, Environmental Advisors, specialist consultants and client representatives.
• Escalating and challenging activities where there is a risk of ecological harm.

We'd love to hear from you if you can demonstrate...

• A full UK Driving License is essential
• Experience working in an ecology, environmental or construction-related role.
• Knowledge of UK ecological legislation and protected species requirements.
• Experience carrying out ecological inspections, surveys, monitoring or site-based checks.
• The confidence to work alongside operational teams and provide practical advice.
• A proactive approach and the ability to build positive working relationships on site.
• A degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences or a related subject.
• The full right to work in the UK

Why join Clancy?

You'll have the opportunity to influence the delivery of two major infrastructure projects from the outset, helping balance construction activity with the protection of the natural environment.

As a family-owned business with over 70 years of experience, we're committed to doing the right thing for our people, our clients and the communities we serve.

If you're looking for a role where you can combine practical ecology with major infrastructure delivery and genuinely see the impact of your work, we'd love to hear from you.

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Our Company

Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations.

Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone's growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more.

We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment.

Benefits

In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.