Environmental Scientist: Field Ecology & UK Projects

Assured Safety Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Excellent benefits package

Professional development support

Chartership support

Job summary

Assured Safety Recruitment is partnering with a leading organisation to recruit an Environmental Scientist for its HSQE team. You will join a role combining ecology, environmental management and hands-on project experience across civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

You will support a wide range of environmental activities across UK projects, including surveys, audits and compliance, with scope for professional development and Chartership.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Ecology or related field.
• Some practical experience in environmental/ecological roles.
• Understanding of UK environmental legislation and best practice.
• Interest in combining environmental management and ecology across projects.
• Able to manage priorities across multiple projects and travel requirements.

Responsibilities

• Undertake pre-construction ecological surveys (protected species, INNS).
• Perform bird nesting surveys and ecological site inspections.
• Support Environmental Management Plans development and implementation.
• Visit live sites to conduct environmental audits and inspections.
• Assist with waste sampling, classification and environmental compliance.
• Monitor water quality and environmental controls during construction.
• Conduct desk-based research on sensitive areas and constraints.
• Deliver toolbox talks and environmental awareness sessions to site teams.
• Provide practical environmental advice to project and operational teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Multi-project coordination

Environmental surveying

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology or related

Job description

Assured Safety Recruitment is partnering with a leading organisation to recruit an Environmental Scientist for its HSQE team. You will join a role combining ecology, environmental management and hands-on project experience across civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

You will support a wide range of environmental activities across UK projects, including surveys, audits and compliance, with scope for professional development and Chartership.