Lead Ecologist

TipTopJob; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water sector is seeking a Lead Ecologist to join their Capital Delivery Team. The role involves promoting sustainability, embedding ecological best practices in infrastructure projects, and ensuring compliance with biodiversity targets. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in ecological assessments.

Qualifications

• Degree or master's in relevant field required.
• Experience with protected species surveys, especially badgers and birds.
• Knowledge of the Biodiversity Metric industry standard.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ecological risk mitigation throughout project lifecycle.
• Review ecological documentation to ensure standards are met.
• Act as a key link between Capital Delivery and stakeholders.

Skills

Ecological best practices

Communication

Biodiversity knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree or master's in Ecology, Conservation, Earth Sciences

Full member of CIEEM

Job description

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Job Details

• Title: Lead Ecologist x2
• Location: Hybrid: Reading/London offices, Thames Valley/London site work
• Salary: GBP 50,000 - GBP 58,000

About the Role

Are you passionate about ecology and ready to make an impact in the water and wastewater sector? HSE Recruitment Network is recruiting for a Lead Ecologist to represent the UK's largest water company within the Capital Delivery Team. The role involves embedding ecological best practices in infrastructure projects, promoting sustainability, and protecting biodiversity.

Main Responsibilities

1. Oversee de-risking and mitigation of ecology-related risks throughout the project lifecycle, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and conducting ecological walkovers for protected species.
2. Review contractors' ecological documentation (Method Statements, PEAs, biodiversity assessments) to ensure standards are met and support biodiversity net gain (BNG) commitments on major projects.
3. Act as the key link between Capital Delivery and stakeholders, driving contractor compliance with BNG targets and promoting ecological awareness to embed environmental responsibility.
4. Assist managers in engaging with regulators, environmental groups, and stakeholders to ensure adherence to environmental legislation at project and programme levels.

Essential Experience, Training, and Qualifications

• A degree or master's in Ecology, Conservation, Earth Sciences, or a related field.
• Full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) (preferred).
• Knowledge of protected species surveys, especially badgers and birds.
• Expertise with the Biodiversity Metric industry standard.
• Confidence to communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working on large projects.

Desired Personality Traits

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with gravitas and leadership ability.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ecology practices and conservation.
• Passionate about ecology.

If interested, apply now for immediate consideration: // 454. Alternatively, please forward this opportunity to anyone who might be interested.