Senior Site Ecologist: Infrastructure Habitat Lead

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

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Fareham is seeking a Senior Site Ecologist for the M3 Junction 9 project. In this role, you will lead ecological management activities, ensuring compliance with ecological legislation while supporting operational teams. Essential qualities include strong ecological knowledge, a degree in Ecology, and excellent communication skills. The position offers flexible working arrangements, competitive leave, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working options

25 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of ecological legalisation for development.
• Good level of commercial awareness.
• Good understanding of environmental management for construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead on delivery of project ecological requirements.
• Develop and implement ecological management plans.
• Ensure site compliance with ecological legislation.

Skills

Knowledge of ecological management and mitigation

Understanding of ecological legislation

Commercial awareness

Full driver's licence

Understanding of environmental management

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Degree or Master's in Ecology or related field

Job description

A leading civil engineering firm in Fareham is seeking a Senior Site Ecologist for the M3 Junction 9 project. In this role, you will lead ecological management activities, ensuring compliance with ecological legislation while supporting operational teams. Essential qualities include strong ecological knowledge, a degree in Ecology, and excellent communication skills. The position offers flexible working arrangements, competitive leave, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.