Ecologist / Clerk Of Works

NES Group Ltd; Talacre; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider in Talacre is seeking an experienced Ecologist / Clerk of Works to oversee ecological measures in a construction project. The role involves providing ecological advice, monitoring conditions, and ensuring compliance with wildlife legislation. This position is onsite 5.5 days per week, offering a contract outside IR35 with a salary dependent on experience.

Benefits

Market-leading benefits packages

Support with visas and permits

Competitive rates depending on experience

Qualifications

• Experience providing ecological advice in construction contexts.
• Ability to oversee pre-construction and ongoing ecological surveys.
• Familiarity with wildlife regulations and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide ecological advice to the Construction Contractor.
• Oversee and monitor pre-construction surveys.
• Monitor ecological conditions during construction.

Skills

Ecological advice

Pre-construction surveys

Monitoring ecological conditions

Delivering toolbox talks

Wildlife awareness

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

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients