Railway Ecologist: Field Surveys & Impact Assessments

Network Rail; Baglan; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Privileged staff travel

Rail season tickets subsidy

GWR ticket alliance passes

Healthcare and pension options

Hybrid/work-life balance

Volunteer leave

PROUD recognition scheme

Job summary

Network Rail in Wales seeks an Ecologist to provide expert ecological guidance for the Baglan Maintenance Delivery Unit. The role supports maintenance teams to meet legislative compliance and deliver a safe, reliable railway across South Wales and beyond.

The successful candidate will undertake field surveys, develop mitigation strategies, and collaborate with Environmental Specialists. A higher degree in Ecology or related fields is essential, with strong survey and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Higher degree in Ecology, Zoology, or Environmental Sciences.
• Understanding of UK and European wildlife legislation.
• Experience with standard survey protocols and rare species surveys.

Responsibilities

• Undertake ecological field surveys including protected species surveys.
• Collate, write up and review survey results and mapping target notes.
• Manage implementation and embedding of recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Undertake environmental impact assessments.
• Lead development of mitigation strategies with Environmental Specialists and Arboriculture team.
• Analyse and interpret data; produce high-standard reports within deadlines.
• Provide ecological advice to site managers, engineers and planners.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders including statutory bodies.
• Assist in production of environmental appraisal reports.
• Carry out research as required.

Skills

Field experience

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Site surveys

Education

Ecology/Environmental Sciences degree

Job description

Network Rail in Wales seeks an Ecologist to provide expert ecological guidance for the Baglan Maintenance Delivery Unit. The role supports maintenance teams to meet legislative compliance and deliver a safe, reliable railway across South Wales and beyond.

The successful candidate will undertake field surveys, develop mitigation strategies, and collaborate with Environmental Specialists. A higher degree in Ecology or related fields is essential, with strong survey and reporting skills.