Seasonal Ecologist

SYSTRA; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Ecologist, where you'll play a vital role in delivering impactful ecological assessments and surveys for infrastructure projects. This innovative firm values sustainability and accessibility, ensuring that your work contributes to the development of vital transport infrastructure. With a focus on teamwork and professional growth, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with diverse clients and colleagues while enjoying flexible working arrangements. Be part of a company that prioritizes your well-being and offers a competitive remuneration package, including bonuses and private healthcare. If you're passionate about making a difference in the environment, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Private healthcare

Electric car scheme

Flexible working policy

Wellness Programme

Paid charity work days

Qualifications

• Experience in ecological assessments and surveys with a focus on UKHab.
• Degree in Ecology or environmental sciences; CIEEM membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveys and produce ecology reports for various projects.
• Collaborate with teams to provide ecological support and manage records.

Skills

Ecological assessments

Phase 1 ecological survey

UKHab surveys

Protected species surveys

Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC)

Education

Degree in Ecology

Relevant environmental sciences degree

Job description

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Context

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Ecologist to join our growing engineering team, delivering survey work on Infrastructure projects across the South of England.

The post-holder will be part of a growing team of UK engineers delivering projects for a diverse portfolio of UK clients.

Missions/Main Duties

• Relevant consultancy experience with a strong focus on preliminary ecological assessments, Phase 1 ecological survey, UKHab and condition assessment surveys.
• Protected species licences are desirable and holding at least one personal protected species licence is preferred.
• Undertaking protected species and UKHab surveys.
• Capable of organising and developing your work with minimal supervision, managing a challenging workload subject to change at short notice.
• High level of personal responsibility. Adaptable and flexible approach to different project requirements.

Main Duties

• Duties will involve field surveys for a major project from design through to delivery.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues from different organisations to deliver common ecological support for the projects.
• Record keeping and routine admin work as well as other duties assigned by the manager from time to time.
• Working in more than one project, roles and tasks.
• Planning and undertaking ecological surveys.
• Producing a wide range of ecology reports.
• Protected species surveys.
• UKHab and condition assessment surveys.

Profile/Skills

Experience of UKHab surveys, botany surveys and UK habitat condition assessments or protected species surveys and licensing.

Degree in Ecology or any relevant environmental sciences degree, CIEEM membership.

Ideally hold Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) 4 or 5 qualification (not essential).

Why SYSTRA?

Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Flexibility

Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development and collaborative working. We also recognise that life doesn’t always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential.

Diversity & Inclusion

We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.

It’s no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions, to free health checks, healthy eating workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.

Apply and find out more about how SYSTRA can support you in your career journey. If you require any adjustments or financial assistance to support you in your application or interview process please email: [e-mail] where your request will be treated confidentially and with respect. We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria.

As we are always looking to expand our team, we would still be interested in hearing from you if you fulfil most, but not all, of the relevant criteria for the role – you could still be just what we are looking for.

Field: Environment and Sustainable Development