Senior Ecologist

Amey; Motherwell; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Amey is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their Energy Transition & Sustainability team in Scotland. The role involves supporting ecological activities across various projects, leading teams, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have significant ecological expertise and relevant degrees, with a commitment to delivering sustainable solutions.

Benefits

Flexible work patterns

Career development opportunities

Health cash plan and wellbeing support

Generous pension scheme

Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in EPS Mitigation licence application.
• Knowledge of ecological processes and survey methodologies.
• Ability to produce technically sound ecological solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support ecology activities on various road contracts.
• Lead projects and mentor junior Ecologists.
• Produce technically sound deliverables for ecological commissions.

Skills

Ecological expertise

Protected species surveys

Ecological management theory

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Biology or Environmental Science

Job description

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Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight and collaboration.

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Senior Ecologist to join our Energy Transition & Sustainability (ET&S) team. With shared office space in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth, we welcome applications from Senior Ecologists across Scotland.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide support to all ecology related activities on a variety of road contracts in Scotland, including the South West Network Management Contract for Transport Scotland, a variety of active travel schemes (e.g., AMIDS Renfrewshire), and the North Angus Growth Opportunity. As a Senior Ecologist in Scotland, you will be responsible for supporting the development and growth of the team in Scotland, which may also include leading on ecology specific business development opportunities.

The role

Our Ecologists play an important part within the ET&S team and alongside 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
  
  

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.

Career Development –

Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We’re huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.

Work-life Balance –

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

Wellbeing –

Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers

EDI-

At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.

Social Value –

You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.

Plus a range of other great perks and benefits including:

• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.
  
  

Your Career at Amey Consulting

At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset.

You’ll be stretched, but always supported. Well recognise your hard work and look after your well-being too. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.

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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