Senior Ecologist – On‑Site Lead for Major Infrastructure

Kier Group; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and inclusion

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Kier Group in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead ecological delivery on a landmark infrastructure project. You will provide expert ecological advice from design through construction on a nationally significant DCO scheme, influencing decisions and ensuring commitments are delivered on site.

The role requires regular office presence in Cambridge with some hybrid flexibility, a 42-hour week, and a strong focus on on-site coordination, compliance and mentoring junior ecologists.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology or related environmental discipline; CIEEM member.
• Proven experience as Senior Ecologist or Ecological Clerk of Works on site.
• Hands-on experience with protected species surveys, mitigation delivery and licences.
• Ability to review construction documentation and advise on practical ecological controls.
• Confidently communicate ecological requirements to contractors and project teams.
• Site-based, proactive and commercially aware in solving ecological challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site ecological activities and coordinate ecology resources.
• Identify ecological risks early and provide practical compliance solutions.
• Monitor contractor activities against environmental management plans and licences.
• Undertake site inspections, environmental audits and maintain compliance records.
• Mentor ecologists on site and deliver toolbox talks and environmental training.

Skills

Senior Ecologist

Ecology degree

CIEEM member

Protected species surveys

Mitigation delivery

Site coordination

Contractor communication

Education

Degree in Ecology

Job description

Kier Group in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead ecological delivery on a landmark infrastructure project. You will provide expert ecological advice from design through construction on a nationally significant DCO scheme, influencing decisions and ensuring commitments are delivered on site.

The role requires regular office presence in Cambridge with some hybrid flexibility, a 42-hour week, and a strong focus on on-site coordination, compliance and mentoring junior ecologists.