Senior Ecologist

Amey; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits package

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Social Impact Days

Job summary

Amey is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our Advisory team in Cardiff or Bristol. You will lead ecological schemes on highways, rail and public sector frameworks, mentoring junior ecologists and supporting business development.

The role requires experience in protected species surveys, licensing, and delivering ecologically sound solutions in line with legislation. You will collaborate with clients across regional and national projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables while promoting health

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Masters in Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Biology, or Environmental Science.
• Experience with protected species licensing (EPS) and bats/dormice.
• Experience with health, safety, welfare and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technically sound ecological deliverables.
• Lead and mentor junior ecologists.
• Support regional and national ecological projects.
• Contribute to bids and business development.

Skills

Ecology field experience

Protected species surveys

EPS licensing knowledge

Invasive species management

Ecological risk assessment

Project leadership

Education

BSc/MSc in Ecology or Environmental Science

MCIEEM or equivalent (desirable)

Job description

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Senior Ecologist to join our Advisory business in either Cardiff or Brostol - a vibrant, inclusive community that celebrates our differences and makes a real impact across the UK.

The Opportunity

Title: Senior Ecologist
Requisition ID: 8035
We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Senior Ecologist to join our Advisory business in either Cardiff or Brostol - a vibrant, inclusive community that celebrates our differences and makes a real impact across the UK.
This is an exciting opportunity to provide support to all ecology related activities on a variety of road contracts across the Strategic Design Framework for National Highways, a variety of council schemes (e.g., Staffordshire Council, Newport Council), and the Network Rail Wales and West Framework for ecology services. As a Senior Ecologist, you will be responsible for supporting the development and growth of the team, which may also include leading on ecology specific business development opportunities.

The Role

Our Ecologists are integral to the Advisory team, working closely with our clients. As a Senior Ecologist you will provide effective support and assistance to your Ecology leads on a variety of ecological schemes whilst taking the lead on projects and mentoring junior Ecologists.
The role will also include ecological support to regional and national projects to a wide range of public sector clients (Amey currently works with clients in the highways, rail, local authority, central government, aviation and waste sectors).

Responsibilities Include

• To work in a team, producing technically sound deliverables for Ecological commissions.
• Preparation and checking of documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the criteria of quality, cost and programme.
• Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, and responding to queries.
• Managing a small, locally based single discipline technical team and taking responsibility for delivery of their workload.
• Contributing to the preparation of bids and general working winning function.
• Drive effective health and safety practices within the team.

What You Will Bring To Us

• 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.
• Chartered Institute Of Ecology and Environmental Management (MCIEEM) or equivalent would be desirable but not essential.

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.
Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

Some Of Our Benefits Include

• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits scheme, including the option to buy additional annual leave and insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership
• Our Save with Amey programme gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
• Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities

Who We Are

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.

What We Do

We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

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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