Ecology Advisor – Rail Infrastructure (Field Role)

Eiffage Kier; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

EKFB, a joint venture between Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall, is recruiting an Ecology Advisor to join the North Chilterns to Aylesbury area. The role requires field surveys, permitting, and coordination with site teams.

Based around the Aylesbury area, the post requires a full driving license due to remote location. You will lead ecological assessments, manage subcontractors, and ensure compliance with legislation.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking ecological surveys for legally protected species.
• Undertaking pre-commencement desk studies and site walkover checks.
• Delivering briefings and Toolbox Talks (TBTs) to site and engineering teams.
• Completing and reviewing ecological and arboricultural construction permits.
• Identifying and implementing ecological site mitigation including, writing precautionary working method statements (PWMSs).
• Completing ecological technical assessments.
• Coordinating Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoWs).
• Coordinating and managing ecology and landscaping subcontractors.
• Undertaking assurance checks of ecological and landscape mitigation sites.
• Undertaking ecological watching briefs.
• Completing targeted ecological site inspections.
• Liaising with the construction team to ensure works are undertaken in accordance with all legislation and internal processes / procedures.
• Investigating site incidents.

Job description

EKFB, a joint venture between Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall, is recruiting an Ecology Advisor to join the North Chilterns to Aylesbury area. The role requires field surveys, permitting, and coordination with site teams.

Based around the Aylesbury area, the post requires a full driving license due to remote location. You will lead ecological assessments, manage subcontractors, and ensure compliance with legislation.