On-Site Ecology Consultant for Major Infrastructure

Assystem; East Suffolk; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (8% company / 4%个人)

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Professional fees reimbursed

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Assystem is recruiting an Ecology Consultant to support a large-scale infrastructure project in East Suffolk, UK. The role embeds you within the project team to provide high-quality ecological support during construction, ensuring compliance with legislation, licences and mitigation measures.

The position is suitable for an Assistant or Consultant Ecologist looking to develop experience in major infrastructure delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Ecology or Environmental Science.
• Experience with ecological surveys and watching briefs is desirable.
• Good knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and mitigation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Undertake ecological surveys and site checks before and during site clearance.
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with licences and mitigation.
• Provide practical ecological advice to site teams and management.
• Act as on-site ecological focal point for decision-making.
• Investigate, record, and report ecological incidents and corrective actions.
• Deliver ecological toolbox talks and briefings to crews.
• Attend ECoW, construction and site coordination meetings.
• Analyze ecological data and produce weekly client reports.

Skills

Ecology knowledge

Construction-site experience

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

Degree in Ecology

Tools

GIS

Job description

Assystem is recruiting an Ecology Consultant to support a large-scale infrastructure project in East Suffolk, UK. The role embeds you within the project team to provide high-quality ecological support during construction, ensuring compliance with legislation, licences and mitigation measures.

The position is suitable for an Assistant or Consultant Ecologist looking to develop experience in major infrastructure delivery.