Senior Ecologist – Biodiversity Strategist & Project Lead

NMWTRA; Bangor; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NMWTRA in Bangor seeks a Senior Ecologist to provide professional ecological advice and support across capital and maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with environmental law and maximising biodiversity benefits. The role includes licences, surveys, TRECS processes, and driving environmentally sound infrastructure decisions.

You will help develop environmental strategies, monitor delivery of requirements on the A55 Anglesey DBFO project, and support the Climate Change and Environmental

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Ecology or relevant specialist field.
• 5+ years’ experience in an Environmental or Ecology related position.
• Experience of assessing the impact of projects / activities on the environment and biodiversity.
• Experience of advising on habitat management and species requirements.

Responsabilités

• Provide professional ecological advice and support to NMWTRA teams and partners to maximise biodiversity opportunities.
• Obtain protected species licences, site licences, consents and ensure required survey/monitoring/reporting obligations.
• Develop network-wide Protected Species Programme of Works licences and NRW reporting systems.
• Manage environmental constraint processes (TRECS) and roadkill data to identify wildlife mitigation opportunities.
• Manage budgets/projects relating to ecological mitigation and environmental innovation.

Connaissances

UK habitats & species knowledge

Wildlife legislation knowledge

GIS literacy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Staff supervision

Time management

Driving licence

Working with minimum supervision

Formation

Degree in Ecology or relevant field

5+ years ecology/environmental experience

Experience assessing environmental impact & biodiversity

Outils

GIS software

Description du poste

NMWTRA in Bangor seeks a Senior Ecologist to provide professional ecological advice and support across capital and maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with environmental law and maximising biodiversity benefits. The role includes licences, surveys, TRECS processes, and driving environmentally sound infrastructure decisions.

You will help develop environmental strategies, monitor delivery of requirements on the A55 Anglesey DBFO project, and support the Climate Change and Environmental