Ecologist

NRL; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking an experienced Ecologist to support the QHSE department within the Environmental team in Talacre. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in ecological activities, knowledge of UK and Welsh environmental legislation, and must hold a valid UK driving licence. This role involves providing ecological advice throughout the construction program, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, and overseeing ecological surveys. Competitive day rate offered.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in ecological activities related to environmental challenges.
• Must hold a UK driving licence.
• Membership of CIEEM and/or AEECoW or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Provide ecological advice to the Construction Contractor.
• Oversee pre-construction surveys for protected species.
• Monitor ecological conditions during the Construction Stage.
• Provide ecological toolbox talks to site personnel.
• Ensure compliance with protected species legislation.

Skills

Ecological knowledge

UK and Welsh environmental legislation

Field survey techniques

Education

BEng or BSc in Ecology or Environmental Sciences

Job description

Overview

On behalf of our client, NRL are recruiting for an Ecologist for a role based in the Talacre area.

If you are interested, please forward an up to date CV and a contact phone number to [e-mail].

What are we looking for?

Education: BEng or BSc majoring in ecology or environment sciences or similar

Experience: 10 years in ecological activities, with environmental challenges

Technical knowledge: UK and/or Welsh environmental legislation, habitat and protected species ecology

Certification: Membership of the CIEEM and/or of the AEECoW or working towards it.

Must hold a UK driving licence.

Duration: 12 months

Location: Talacre.

Hours: 5.5 days p/w.

Salary: Your requested day rate will be considered. (Outside IR35 available)

Purpose of the position

As Ecological Clerk of Work you will be part of the QHSE department within the Environmental team. You will support, oversee and monitor the Construction Contractor with the implementation of measures defined within the OCEMP. You will ensure pre-construction surveys are undertaken and any advance mitigation measures required are implemented. You will join our ENI Liverpool Bay Project (Decommissioning & Carbon Capture and Storage).

Responsibilities

• Provide ecological advice to the Construction Contractor over the entire construction program
• Undertake or oversee pre-construction surveys for protected species in the areas affected by the TCPA Proposed Development
• Monitor ecological conditions during the Construction Stage to identify additional constraints that may arise as a result of natural changes to ecological baseline over time (e.g. the monitoring of badger activity within and in close proximity to construction works)
• Provide ecological toolbox talks to site personnel (including ecological receptors) to make them aware of ecological constraints and information;
• Highlight mitigation to minimize impacts and make site personnel aware of their responsibility with regards to wildlife and sensitive habitats in the context of legislation and policy
• Monitor the implementation of mitigation measures during the Construction Stage to ensure compliance with protected species legislation, licensing, and commitments within the ES
• Deliver coherent and timely solutions to ecological constraints.

About NRL

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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