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Ecologist
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 32,000 - 38,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Rayleigh, Essex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Ecologist
Essex (hybrid role)
Permanent
£32,000 - £38,000 + vehicle, fuel card and benefits
The Client
Our client is a bespoke specialist services provider, primarily for the rail industry, but also within the utilities and local authority sectors. The company aims to be the preferred supplier for a total aerial arboricultural management service to the rail, utility and local authority sectors. The currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Ecologist to join their team in a hybrid role, working from home but with frequent travel to their offices in Essex and various sites across the UK.
The Role
As an Ecologist, you will be responsible for site visits to undertake study and surveys of animals, plants, and the environment to ensure the collection of accurate ecological data. This will be primarily on rail infrastructure, but may also be on lineside neighboring properties, or the property of non-rail clients.
Key Responsibilities
* Production of Preliminary Ecological Assessments.
* Production of Ecological Impact Assessments.
* Production of ecological reports and specifications and identifying and recording details of habitats and species.
* Protected species – surveys, reports, management and protection.
* Develop and promote positive working relationships throughout the organisation and with client senior management, through liaising with clients, client project managers and stakeholders.
* Working within the company’s Environmental and Sustainability Division, in association with Arboriculturists.
* Providing expert advice on environmental / ecological legislation.
* To work in conjunction with the company’s UAV Operations to analyse aerial drone footage and assess findings.
* Using the DEFRA Biodiversity Metric to calculate biodiversity scoring.
* Undertaking BNG (Biodiversity Net Gain) surveys, and production of reports and site management.
* As an Ecological Clerk of works (ECOW); to ensure ecological and environmental safety and contractual compliance, in accordance with environmental legislation, company policy & procedures, project specifications and Network Rail Standards.
* Any other duties that may be deemed within the remit of an ecologist.
Key Requirements
* An Ecology Degree.
* CIEEM membership - ACIEEM or working towards is a minimum.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Excellent report writing capabilities, with the ability to work to a set deadline.
The Rewards
* Competitive basic salary of £32,000 - £38,000
* Fully expensed company vehicle + fuel card
* Holiday allowance and time off in lieu
* Company pension schemeBefore You Apply
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