Senior Ecologist

Amey; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car or Allowance

Career Growth

Training Opportunities

Pension

Holidays

Flexible Benefits

Exclusive Discounts

Social Impact

Job summary

Amey is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our HSEQ team on a hybrid basis. You will lead ecological commissions, oversee surveys, and deliver technically sound reports that meet quality, cost, and programme targets across rail projects in the UK.

You will develop ecological governance, support risk management, and mentor colleagues while advancing opportunities within ecological and environmental institutions. Chartered status or MCIEEM is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology or environmental topic
• Full membership of MCIEEM or equivalent
• Technical expertise in protected species licenses (e.g., bats or great crested newts)

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological surveys and governance across sites as required.
• Develop governance documentation for deliverables.
• Update governance docs on the IMS system.
• Gather ecological case studies and develop lessons learned for rail projects.
• Develop ecological processes for accounts to ensure compliance.
• Provide ecological training via in-person sessions, LearnUpon modules, webinars, and toolbox talks.
• Assist with work-winning and client biodiversity meetings.
• Liaise with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attend progress meetings, respond to queries.

Skills

Ecology expertise

Project leadership

Document production

Stakeholder communication

Risk assessment

Interface management

Software/tools knowledge

Education

Degree in Ecology

MCIEEM membership

Tools

IMS system

GIS

Job description

Title: Senior Ecologist

Requisition ID: 12569

a Permanent Senior Ecologist to join our dynamic HSEQ team.

This is a hybrid working role, 37.5 hrs per week, with some weekends and nights expected.

In this role, you will act as a team leader, providing and overseeing the production of technically sound deliverables for ecological commissions such as in the preparation of surveys and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme.

This role offers you a great opportunity to influence Ecology across all rail transport infrastructure projects with Amey across the UK. Providing you with opportunities to support and guide rail accounts in ecological risk management and opportunities to progress with Ecological and Environmental institutions.

What You’ll Do

• Ecological surveys/inspections, clerk of works duties across all our sites when necessary.
• Develop Ecological assurance and governance documentation for deliverables
• Updating governance documentation on the IMS system.
• Gathering of ecological case studies, developing lessons learned from across the rail business.
• Develop ecological processes for all our accounts to ensure ecological compliance.
• Providing ecological training by way of in person spotlight sessions, LearnUpon modules, webinars and TBT’s.
• Ecological assistance with work winning.
• Attend Client biodiversity meetings
• Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, responding to queries etc.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
• Company Car: Select from an electric company vehicle or receive a generous car allowance, supporting our ambitious journey to carbon net zero!
• Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like Ecology or HSEQ Manager.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded apprenticeship or professional membership, tailored to your growth.
• Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership programs.
• Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
• Holidays: Enjoy at least 24days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.
• Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Ecology or environmental topic
• Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (MCIEEM) or equivalent
• Technical expertise in protected species license with a specialism for instance Bats or Great Crested Newts
• Developed experience and expertise within the relevant technical field, probably gained in an Ecologist role or equivalent

Skills

• Applies ecological management theory and principles to clearly understood situations, where concepts are matched to problems
• Takes ownership for the preparation and checking of deliverables and is fully capable of working unsupervised. Can check deliverables to a reasonable standard and takes ownership for this
• Very good working knowledge of relevant software and similar analytical tools
• Demonstrates good commercial awareness
• Very good oral communicator who can present arguments and ideas well. Delivers training workshops or presents proposals orally to clients
• Has a very good understanding of risk assessment. Substantially experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensures appropriate risk mitigation and transference have been applied
• Demonstrates a good understanding of interface management. Ensures own deliverables align with deliverables produced by other disciplines

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change.