Senior Site Ecologist - Hull

Balfour Beatty; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in the UK is seeking a Senior Site Ecologist to ensure ecological compliance on the Eastern Green Link renewable energy project. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Ecology, strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, and proven experience in a construction setting. This position offers smart working options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Smart working options

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as an ecologist in construction or infrastructure setting.
• Excellent ability to influence and support multidisciplinary teams.
• Membership of CIEEM (or working towards) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological monitoring and mitigation during site works.
• Manage ecological surveys and habitat protection measures.
• Ensure compliance with ecological legislation and permits.

Skills

Ecological monitoring

Ecological best practice

Communication skills

Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Job description

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About the role

Our Balfour Beatty Power T&D team is proud to be playing a key role in delivering the Eastern Green Link – this is a landmark renewable energy infrastructure project for National Grid and SSE. Over the next five years, EGL will create a series of high‑voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea "superhighways" that will transport clean, renewable electricity from Scotland's wind farms to homes and businesses across England. This nationally significant programme is one of the UK's largest ever grid upgrades, supporting the journey to net zero while strengthening energy security.

As Senior Site Ecologist, you will bring your expertise to the heart of this transformative project. Acting as the on‑the‑ground ecological lead, you'll ensure that all works are delivered in line with environmental legislation, project commitments, and best practice.

What you'll be doing

• Lead ecological monitoring and mitigation during site works.
• Deliver toolbox talks and guidance to site teams on ecological best practice.
• Manage ecological surveys, protected species considerations, and habitat protection measures.
• Ensure compliance with ecological legislation, permits, and commitments.
• Act as main point of contact for ecological issues with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Support the wider Environmental and Sustainability team in delivering project objectives.

Who we're looking for

We are looking for a professional who has the following experience and qualities:

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• Proven experience working as an ecologist in a construction or infrastructure setting.
• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and ecological best practice.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and support multidisciplinary teams.
• Membership of CIEEM (or working towards).
• Protected species licences (desirable).

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits you can tailor to your needs. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more.

About us

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on‑going maintenance, our in‑house experts, flexible resources and industry‑leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at [e-mail]