Principal Ecologist

Amey; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Amey is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join their Energy Transition & Sustainability team in Scotland. This role involves leading ecological activities on various road contracts and supporting business development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ecology, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to sustainable practices.

Benefits

Generous Pension scheme

Bonus up to 10% of base salary

Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

Community Involvement Days

Qualifications

• Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or equivalent.
• Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Environmentalist status.
• Developed experience and expertise within the Ecological field.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical team leader, providing advice and guidance.
• Manage budgets and ensure commercial success of projects.
• Lead preparation of bids and technical offers.

Skills

Ecological management theory

Protected species surveys

Invasive species management

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Biology or Environmental Science

Job description

Amey Motherwell, Scotland, United Kingdom

Amey Motherwell, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight and collaboration.

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Principal Ecologist to join our Energy Transition & Sustainability (ET&S) team. With shared office space in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth, we welcome applications from Principal Ecologists across Scotland.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide support to all ecology related activities on a variety of road contracts in Scotland, including the South West Network Management Contract for Transport Scotland, a variety of active travel schemes (e.g., AMIDS Renfrewshire), and the North Angus Growth Opportunity. As a Senior Ecologist in Scotland, you will be responsible for supporting the development and growth of the team in Scotland, which may also include leading on ecology specific business development opportunities.

The role

Our Ecologists play an important part within the ET&S team and alongside our clients. As a Principal Ecologist you act as a technical team leader, providing advice, guidance and supervision as appropriate to technical teams, operational managers, clients and suppliers.

You will also manage or influence the actions of technical teams regardless of office location, project or account, including the multidisciplinary environment and to undertake the people manager role when required by the business.

Responsibilities Include

• To act as a technical team leader, providing advice, guidance and supervision as appropriate to technical teams, operational managers, clients and suppliers
• Preparing and leading the preparation and checking of surveys and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme
• Responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within their portfolio, controlling budgets and managing the costs associated with the production of deliverables
• Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level and higher, including presenting proposals
• Significantly contributing to and leading the preparation of bids and the general work winning function, taking responsibility for the preparation of technical and commercial offers with accountability to the bid director
• Working on site, either on a visiting basis or in a full time but temporary role and including out of hours working
• Assuming the role of people manager when required by the business
  
  

What You Will Bring To Us

• Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or equivalent
• Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Environmentalist status, gained through the professional institution to which the individual is aligned
• Developed experience and expertise within the Ecological field.
• Expertise in protected species surveys.
• EPS Mitigation licence application experience and Protected species licence holder or working towards same (notable species: bats & dormice)
• Experience in Invasive species survey and management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ecological processes and survey methodologies
• Able to produce technically sound ecological solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards, wildlife legislation and client requirements.
• Ability to apply ecological management theory and principles to clear understood situations
• Experience in undertaking project related tasks associated with health, safety and welfare, e.g. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
• Good understanding of risk assessment, experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensure appropriate risk mitigation has been applied
• Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate subject or demonstrable equivalent further learning such as Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Biology or Environmental Science
  
  

What We Can Offer You

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

Career Development –

Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We’re huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.

Work-life Balance –

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

Wellbeing –

Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers

EDI-

At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.

Social Value –

You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.

Plus a range of other great perks and benefits including:

• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Bonus – up to 10% of base salary
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.
  
  

Your Career at Amey Consulting

At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset.

You’ll be stretched but always supported. Well recognise your hard work and look after your well-being too. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

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