Senior Ecologist

Amey Group Services LTD; Cowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

Generous pension scheme

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Investment in personal development

Cycle2Work scheme

Job summary

Amey Group Services LTD is seeking a permanent Senior Ecologist to join its Advisory team in Cardiff or Bristol. The role supports ecology on road contracts and national frameworks, leading on projects and mentoring junior ecologists.

You will collaborate with public sector clients and contribute to business development opportunities. The role requires established ecological expertise, species surveys, licence handling (EPS), and a track record in environmental management and bid preparation.

Qualifications

• Developed experience and expertise within the ecological field.
• Expertise in protected species surveys.
• EPS Mitigation licence application experience or licence holder (bats & dormice).
• Experience in invasive species survey and management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ecological processes and survey methodologies.
• Ability to produce technically sound ecological solutions in line with wildlife law and client needs.
• Ability to apply ecological management theory to project tasks with risk assessment awareness.
• Degree in Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Biology or Environmental Science.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team to produce technically sound deliverables for ecological commissions.
• Prepare and check documentation for scheme deliverables meeting quality, cost and programme criteria.
• Liaise with client and supplier representatives; attend progress meetings and respond to queries.
• Lead a small, locally based single-discipline technical team and manage workload delivery.
• Contribute to bids and general winning work activities.
• Promote health and safety practices within the team.

Skills

Ecology expertise

Protected species surveys

Licence experience

Project management

Health and safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Ecology/Environmental Science

MCIEEM or equivalent (desirable)

Job description

The Opportunity

The OpportunityWe 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 in undertaking project related tasks associated with health, safety and welfare, e.g. Construction (Design and Management) 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.
• 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

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.

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.