Lead Ecological Clerk of Works - Green Infrastructure

Bouygues Construction Group; Tilbury; A distancia; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Bouygues Travaux Publics in Tilbury is seeking a Lead Ecological Clerk of Works for the Lower Thames Crossing project. You will conduct ecological and habitat surveys, maintain site records, and report on compliance with licences and legislation, advising construction teams on mitigation strategies.

The role requires a degree in ecology or related field and proven ECoW experience on infrastructure projects, with strong communication to engage with regulators and contractors.

Formación

• A degree qualification in ecology or related field and experience which demonstrates applied knowledge of ecological and environmental procedures and compliance in the construction environment.
• Ecologist and ECoW on infrastructure projects.
• Supervising contractors and ensuring compliance with protected species licence requirements and environmental protection measures.
• Protected species survey experience includes reptiles, dormouse, water vole, badger, birds, amphibians (including GCN) and bats.
• Protected species translocations and mitigation.
• Ecological scoping surveys.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• High standard of computer literacy.
• Confidence and experience to challenge designs/methodology prepared by others.
• Fully aware of regulatory, legislative and company requirements.
• Membership of CIEEM or similar.
• CSCS Card holder.

Responsabilidades

• Lead daily ecological inspections.
• Advise site managers and contractors on ecological risk and constraints with clear practical guidance based on changing site conditions.
• Coordinate and oversee ecological mitigation measures and ecological contractors.
• Production and input into ecological appraisals and other reports.
• Notable and protected species surveys with an emphasis on reptiles and Dormouse.
• Monitor contractor adherence to ecological method statements, protected species licence conditions and the CEMP.
• Lead Toolbox Talks and site briefings.
• Implementing mitigation strategies to reduce the risk of delay to the programme.
• Overseeing site operatives during watching briefs of works in ecological habitat; and
• Liaise with statutory bodies to ensure compliance and resolve issues.

Conocimientos

Ecology knowledge

ECoW experience

Contractor supervision

Protected species surveys

Communication skills

Educación

Ecology degree or related field

Descripción del empleo

Bouygues Travaux Publics in Tilbury is seeking a Lead Ecological Clerk of Works for the Lower Thames Crossing project. You will conduct ecological and habitat surveys, maintain site records, and report on compliance with licences and legislation, advising construction teams on mitigation strategies.

The role requires a degree in ecology or related field and proven ECoW experience on infrastructure projects, with strong communication to engage with regulators and contractors.