Hybrid Ecologist: Biodiversity & Infrastructure

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd

Rhiwderin

Hybrid

GBP 49,000 - 59,000

Full time

47 hours ago
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Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd in Newport, Wales, is seeking an Ecologist on a 2-year fixed contract. The role is hybrid and involves providing specialist ecological support across a capital delivery programme.

You will work with project managers, designers, contractors and environmental teams to ensure projects meet biodiversity and environmental best practice, delivering surveys, reports and ECoW services as required.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related discipline.
  • Membership of CIEEM or working towards accreditation.
  • Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, ecological survey methodologies, and environmental best practice.
  • Experience supporting infrastructure, utilities, or capital delivery projects.
  • Ability to produce high-quality ecological reports and assessments.
  • Experience providing Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) services.
  • Knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and ecological enhancements.
  • GIS experience would be advantageous.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

  • Provide ecological advice throughout project design, planning, and delivery stages.
  • Identify ecological risks, constraints, and mitigation requirements to support project programmes and minimise delays.
  • Undertake and coordinate ecological surveys, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and protected species surveys, where suitably qualified.
  • Produce ecological reports, Ecological Constraints Plans, method statements, RAMS, and planning support documentation.
  • Support biodiversity initiatives, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, habitat creation projects, and habitat management plans.
  • Deliver Ecological Clerk of Works support and assist with licence and permit applications.
  • Liaise with contractors, local authorities, statutory consultees, and regulatory bodies to ensure ecological requirements are met.
  • Maintain accurate records and contribute to the continuous improvement of ecological processes and guidance.

Skills

ECoW experience
BNG knowledge
UK wildlife legislation
Report writing
Willingness to travel

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Tools

GIS

Job description

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd in Newport, Wales, is seeking an Ecologist on a 2-year fixed contract. The role is hybrid and involves providing specialist ecological support across a capital delivery programme.

You will work with project managers, designers, contractors and environmental teams to ensure projects meet biodiversity and environmental best practice, delivering surveys, reports and ECoW services as required.

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