Lead Ecologist - On-Site for Landmark Infrastructure

Kier Group; St. Neots; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead ecological strategies on a nationally significant infrastructure project in Cambridge. You will shape outcomes from design through construction and ensure environmental commitments are delivered on site.

You will act as Lead Ecological Clerk of Works, coordinating on-site ecological activities, advising construction teams and ensuring works comply with planning conditions and licences while maintaining delivery programme.

Qualifications

• Holds a degree in Ecology or a related environmental discipline and is a member of CIEEM (or an equivalent professional body)
• Brings proven experience in a Senior Ecologist or Ecological Clerk of Works role, supporting construction delivery and managing ecological compliance on site
• Has hands-on experience with protected species surveys, mitigation delivery, licence requirements and environmentally sensitive areas
• Can review construction documentation and advise on practical ecological controls before works begin
• Can confidently communicate ecological requirements to contractors, project teams and stakeholders at all levels
• Thrives in a site-based environment, taking ownership of decisions and finding practical, commercially aware solutions to ecological challenges

Responsibilities

• Leading ecological activities on site, coordinating ecology resource and acting as the primary point of contact for ecological matters
• Identifying ecological risks and constraints early, providing practical solutions that support delivery while maintaining compliance
• Monitoring contractor activities to ensure adherence with environmental management plans, planning conditions, SSSI consents and protected species licence requirements
• Undertakings site inspections, environmental audits, pre-construction ecological checks and maintaining clear compliance records
• Supporting and mentoring ecologists on site while delivering toolbox talks and environmental awareness training to project teams

Skills

Ecology degree

CIEEM member

Senior Ecologist experience

Site-based delivery

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Ecology or related environmental discipline

Job description

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead ecological strategies on a nationally significant infrastructure project in Cambridge. You will shape outcomes from design through construction and ensure environmental commitments are delivered on site.

You will act as Lead Ecological Clerk of Works, coordinating on-site ecological activities, advising construction teams and ensuring works comply with planning conditions and licences while maintaining delivery programme.