Ecologist

TipTopJob; Leiston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity for an Ecologist to join the Sizewell C Project, a significant part of the UK’s low-carbon energy strategy. This role focuses on ecological protection, requiring supervision and monitoring to comply with ecological legislation on a major nuclear power construction site in Suffolk.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years experience working as an ECoW on major Civils, Utilities, or Construction projects.
• Practical knowledge of UK environmental and wildlife legislation.
• Full or associate membership of a relevant professional institution.

Responsibilities

• Act as the on-site ecological presence supporting ecological controls.
• Provide ecological advice regarding protected species and pollution control.
• Ensure compliance with ecological legislation and delivery of toolbox talks.

Skills

Ecology

Environmental legislation

Ecological monitoring

Communication

Education

Degree in Ecology or related subject

Masters degree in a relevant field

Job description

Ecologist (Ecological Clerk of Works) : Sizewell C Project

Location: Suffolk Project: Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station Job Type: Long:Term Contract Start Date: ASAP Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Ecologist to join the landmark Sizewell C Project, a new nuclear power station in Suffolk that is a key part of the UKs future low:carbon energy strategy.

As a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP), we are committed to the highest standards of ecological protection, particularly given the sites proximity to sensitive designated areas. In this vital role, you will act as an on:site Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW), providing essential supervision, monitoring, and advice to ensure construction activities adhere to strict ecological controls and legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key on:site ecological presence in the form of an Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW), supporting the implementation of ecological controls through supervision and monitoring.
• Support the development and delivery of ecological method statements and management plans.
• Provide on:site ecological advice to operational teams regarding protected species, vegetation clearance, and pollution control.
• Ensure site compliance with ecological legislation, species licensing conditions, and mitigation plans.
• Deliver ecological toolbox talks, briefings, and site:based coaching to operatives, supervisors, and management.
• Liaise with contractors, ecological consultants, and key stakeholders such as Natural England and the Environment Agency.
• Lead or support investigations into any ecological incidents, reporting findings and recommending corrective actions.
  
  

Essential Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Educated to at least a degree level in Ecology or a related subject.
• A minimum of 2 years experience working as an ECoW on major Civils, Utilities, or Construction projects, specifically including experience on an NSIP.
• Practical experience and knowledge of UK environmental and wildlife legislation, ecology mitigation, and environmental licences.
• Excellent knowledge of survey techniques for protected species.
• Full or associate membership of a relevant professional institution (IEEM or AECoW).
• A full UK drivers licence.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to positively influence environmental performance.
  
  

Desirable Attributes

• A Masters degree in a relevant field.
• Possession of a protected species licence or experience working as an agent under a licence.
  
  

If you are a qualified ecologist with the required ECoW experience on major infrastructure projects and are ready to contribute to this critical national project, we encourage you .

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Lewis Weir

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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