Senior Ecologist: Lead for Major Infrastructure & Pipelines

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Caerphilly; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Pension scheme with employer

Flexible & hybrid working

Work on major infrastructure projects

Autonomy and responsibility

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is recruiting a Senior Ecologist to lead ecology across major infrastructure projects in Wales and the South West. The role involves advising engineering teams, ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering practical ecological solutions.

You will initially focus on two large pipeline schemes and work to develop internal ecology capabilities within a major utilities organisation. Hybrid working is offered with site attendance as required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related field.
• Experience as Ecologist or Senior Ecologist.
• Experience supporting major infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of UK ecology legislation and environmental regulations.
• Experience liaising with regulatory bodies and environmental stakeholders.
• Ability to provide practical ecological advice to engineering and project teams.
• Experience managing ecological constraints while supporting project delivery.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide ecological advice across major infrastructure and pipeline projects.
• Support two significant high‑pressure pipeline projects across South Wales.
• Advise engineering and project delivery teams on ecological risks and requirements.
• Liaise with Natural Resources Wales, the Environment Agency and other relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external ecological consultants and contractors.
• Review ecological surveys, reports, mitigation plans and recommendations.
• Ensure projects comply with relevant environmental legislation and planning requirements.
• Identify ecological constraints and provide practical solutions.
• Support project teams in progressing works safely, legally and efficiently.
• Attend site meetings, project meetings and stakeholder discussions.
• Provide oversight of externally commissioned ecology work.
• Help ensure external consultants are providing proportionate and appropriate recommendations.
• Support the development of the organisation's internal ecology capability.
• Potentially assist with recruiting and managing additional ecologists as the team grows.

Education

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline

Job description

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is recruiting a Senior Ecologist to lead ecology across major infrastructure projects in Wales and the South West. The role involves advising engineering teams, ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering practical ecological solutions.

You will initially focus on two large pipeline schemes and work to develop internal ecology capabilities within a major utilities organisation. Hybrid working is offered with site attendance as required.