Ecologist

VolkerWessels UK; North Stainmore; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Life Assurance

Private medical care

Flexible working opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

VolkerFitzpatrick is seeking an Ecologist to support the delivery of major infrastructure projects. The role requires a degree in ecology or related environmental discipline and a solid understanding of BNG metrics. You will supervise ecological work on sites and may travel between locations.

The successful candidate will work outdoors across various sites, with opportunities for training and development, and a range of benefits. We encourage applicants even if not all criteria are met.

Qualifications

• BNG metrics knowledge is preferred.
• Site ecological supervision experience is desirable.
• Experience in ecological fieldwork is desirable.
• Ability to work outdoors and travel between sites.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and adaptability.

Skills

BNG metrics knowledge

Site ecological supervision

Strong work ethic & adaptability

Ecological fieldwork experience

Outdoor work & site travel

Education

Degree in ecology, biology or related environmental discipline

Job description

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation’s life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.

We are looking for a skilled Ecologist to join our team, supporting the delivery of our major infrastructure projects.

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us? VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

About You

• Degree in ecology, biology or related environmental discipline.
• Understanding of BNG metrics.
• Site ecological supervision.
• Strong work ethic and adaptability.
• Experience in ecological fieldwork desirable.
• Ability to work outdoors and travel between sites.

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

We Offer a Range Of Benefits, Including

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/9 Virtual GP service

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Additional information

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.