Ecologist / Clerk of works

ZipRecruiter; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Ecologist / Clerk of Works to support a long-term energy project in North Wales. The role requires onsite presence 5.5 days a week, providing ecological advice, monitoring compliance with environmental legislation, and conducting pre-construction surveys for protected species. Applicants should have a strong background in ecological assessments and be capable of communicating effectively with site personnel. This position offers a contract outside IR35 with compensation dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in ecological monitoring and assessment.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation regarding protected species.
• Strong communication skills for advising site personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide ecological advice throughout the construction program.
• Oversee pre-construction surveys for protected species.
• Monitor ecological conditions and highlight mitigation measures.
• Conduct toolbox talks for site personnel on ecological constraints.
• Ensure compliance with protected species legislation during construction.

Job description

Overview

NES Fircroft are recruiting for an Ecologist / Clerk of Works to support a long term energy project in North Wales.

This project will run for approx. 3 years, and within the role, you will support, oversee and monitor the Construction Contractor with the implementation of measures defined within the OCEMP, along with ensuring the pre-construction surveys are undertaken and any advance mitigation measures required are implemented.

As part of the role, you will be required onsite 5.5 days per week (Mon-Fri FT, Sat morning) and we can offer the contract outside IR35 / umbrella / PAYE - rate dependent on experience.

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