Ecologist

Mott MacDonald; St Asaph; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matching

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits

Paid family leave

Life assurance

Flexible working

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking an Ecologist to work on projects across the Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water framework, spanning clean and wastewater sites, below-ground assets and nature-based solutions. You’ll engage across all life-cycle phases, with influence on scheme design and best practices, collaborating with ecologists, environmental and engineering colleagues on site or in the office.

The role requires a degree in Ecology, knowledge of guidance for surveys, report writing experience and a

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology or related subject as required.
• Knowledge, understanding and experience applying relevant guidance for ecological surveys.
• Report writing experience.
• Knowledge of assessing and implementing biodiversity net gain.

Responsibilities

• Engage in projects across all life-cycle phases, influencing scheme design and best practices.
• Assist in delivering biodiversity net benefits and integrate into client strategies.
• Work on diverse projects and collaborate with ecologists, environmental and engineering colleagues on site or in the office.
• Promote integrated solutions and innovative technology while maintaining quality.

Skills

Ecology knowledge

Survey guidance experience

Report writing

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Ecology (or related)

Job description

Internal applicates are welcome

Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB) is a region of Mott MacDonald group that brings together the design capability of Mott MacDonald and the construction expertise of JN Bentley to deliver award winning projects.

We have secured a new framework with Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water that will last up to eight years, this will see MMB tackle projects across the DCC region covering both clean and wastewater treatment sites, as well as below ground assets, reservoirs and nature-based solutions.

After securing our first framework with DCC at the beginning of AMP6, our presence in Wales has grown significantly, directly employing over 270 colleagues in the country across all roles, from frontline construction to design and management positions.

As an Ecologist you'll work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities - enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems.

The role of an Ecologist includes:

• Engaging in projects that cover all phases of the life cycle, from initial design to implementation. Your involvement allows for significant influence on scheme design, enhancements, and the promotion of best practices.

• Embracing the exciting advancements in delivering Net Benefits to Biodiversity, with opportunities to integrate these into client advice and collaborate with clients to develop their strategies accordingly.

• Working on a diverse range of projects and tasks to challenge you and help you reach your full potential. This approach maximises your opportunities and training, fostering both your skills and our business growth.

• Collaborating as part of our team, whether on-site or in the office, alongside ecologists of varying experience levels and our environmental and engineering colleagues. This teamwork will deepen your understanding of our consultancy and construction business.

• Using and promoting integrated solutions and innovative technology, while ensuring quality is maintained and helping us to build a lasting and sustainable environmental business.

What you’ll need:

• A degree in Ecology (or directly related subject).

• Knowledge, understanding and experience of applying relevant guidance for surveys.

• Report writing experience.

• Knowledge of assessing and implementing biodiversity net gain.

• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region

• Protected species licence or working towards one

What’s in it for you:

Financial wellbeing

• MMB match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.

• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues including our annual bonus schemes.

• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs.

Health and wellbeing

• A minimum of 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with the ability to buy, sell or carry over annual leave through our flexible benefits programme.

• Access to Life Assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options.

• We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.

• Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.

Enhanced family and carers leave

• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave plus the option for shared parental leave.

• Up to 2 paid additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities.

Learning and development

• MMB are committed to empowering our people to grow professionally and thrive in their careers. We offer structured development schemes that support your journey toward professional chartership. From day one, employees are fast-tracked towards chartership reviews and benefit from mentorship, hands-on experience, and tailored training opportunities.

Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Other information

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.

This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

About Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better.
We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

A Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect.

Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but is excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email [e-mail] to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion - Mott MacDonald

Agile working

We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.