Senior Ecologist

SYSTRA; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in infrastructure design is seeking an experienced Ecologist to join their growing Environmental team in the UK. The role involves managing eco-related project aspects, providing expert guidance, and mentoring junior staff. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a motivated and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Established professional Ecologist with consultancy experience.
• Experienced in BNG Assessments with good botanical skills.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop client relationships and manage ecological aspects of projects.
• Prepare and review ecological reports and assessments.
• Schedule and ensure delivery of ecological survey work packages.

Skills

Client relationship management

Ecological assessments

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Degree/Masters in Ecology or related subject

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 are 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.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a range of experience within the Civil Engineering/Transportation/Infrastructure sectors.

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 relationship with the client
• Managing ecological aspects of project
• 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);