Senior Ecology Manager: Lead Biodiversity on Major Rail Project

East West Rail Company; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 12% employer pension

36 days annual leave

Volunteer days

Family-friendly policies

Life assurance (4x)

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox access

Recognition programme

Advanced learning and development

Job summary

East West Rail Company in Milton Keynes is seeking a Senior Ecology Manager to lead delivery and assurance of ecology assets through construction, focusing on biodiversity net gain, habitat creation, and licensing. You will manage ecological compliance on site, provide technical assurance, and engage with regulators and stakeholders while promoting innovation and cost-conscious decision making.

This permanent role offers a competitive salary, pension, generous leave, and development

Qualifications

• Ecologist with biodiversity net gain delivery on major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Knowledge of the statutory biodiversity metric and the preparation of biodiversity gain plans.
• Experience delivering biodiversity net gain strategies, including commercial acquisition of units.
• Site-based ecology on construction sites, ECOWs management and licences.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to biodiversity net gain strategy delivery, securing and creating units on-site and off-site.
• Manage protected species licensing and mitigation, including European licences and monitoring.
• Provide technical assurance of contractor ecology deliverables and manage the Ecological Clerk of Works on site.
• Represent EWR Co at conferences, events and presentations to promote ecological management.
• Maintain health and safety principles on site and apply cost-conscious decision making.
• Seek innovative solutions and act as a role model for the company’s Ways of Working.

Skills

Biodiversity net gain

Ecologist

Protected species licensing

GIS proficiency

Ecological Clerk of Works

Site-based ecology

Education

Degree in ecology or related subject

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

East West Rail Company in Milton Keynes is seeking a Senior Ecology Manager to lead delivery and assurance of ecology assets through construction, focusing on biodiversity net gain, habitat creation, and licensing. You will manage ecological compliance on site, provide technical assurance, and engage with regulators and stakeholders while promoting innovation and cost-conscious decision making.

This permanent role offers a competitive salary, pension, generous leave, and development