Senior Ecologist

SYSTRA; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Ecologist, where your expertise will contribute to high-profile infrastructure projects. In this role, you will manage ecological aspects, provide expert advice, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative environment. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the development of transport infrastructure. If you're passionate about ecology and eager to grow your career in a supportive team, this is the ideal place for you.

Qualifications

• Degree or Masters in Ecology or related field required.
• Experience in consultancy and ecological assessments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage ecological aspects of projects and develop client relationships.
• Prepare and review ecological reports and impact assessments.

Skills

Ecology

Client Relationship Management

Ecological Impact Assessments

Botanical Skills

Wildlife Legislation Knowledge

Protected Species Licences

Education

Degree in Ecology

Masters in Ecology or related subject

Tools

Ecological Survey Tools

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

SYSTRA is looking to expand our Environmental team in the UK, working on high profile infrastructure projects such as Transpennine Route Upgrade and HS2. We are building on our 50 years of success in the UK by growing our team and looking for passionate people to deliver projects across our portfolio.

We are now seeking to strengthen and grow our Environmental team, initially working as part of our Network Rail Southern Framework delivery project team, by recruiting an experienced Ecologist.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Ecologist to further their career in a highly motivated and inspirational environment.

Missions/Main Duties

• Client facing role - developing relationships with the client.
• Managing ecological aspects of projects.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on ecological issues, legislation, and best practice guidelines to clients and project teams.
• Prepare and/or review detailed ecological reports, management plans, and ecological impact assessments, presenting findings and recommendations clearly and accurately.
• Preparation of fee proposals and scope of works, report writing and technical review of peer and sub-contractor reports.
• Scheduling, managing and ensuring delivery of ecological survey work packages on time and budget, using in-house and sub-contractor staff.
• Undertaking ecological and protected species surveys.
• Mentor and support junior staff members, providing training, guidance, and supervision as required.

Profile/Skills

• A Degree/Masters in Ecology or a related subject.
• Established professional Ecologist, with consultancy experience.
• Experienced in BNG Assessments with good botanical skills; FISC 4 or 5 preferred.
• Full working knowledge of relevant wildlife/environmental legislation and policy, the planning process, and Appropriate Assessment.
• Protected Species Licences (or be willing to work toward gaining such licences).
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).

Field: Environment and Sustainable Development