Job type
PermanentLocation
Swindon, Reading or BristolWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
EnvironmentIndustry
EngineeringPay
£43,500 (Rising to £49,000 Periodically)
Ecologist, Biodiversity, Habitat, Bristol, Swindon, Reading, South West, Permanent Job, Rail Infrastructure
Your new company
A rail infrastructure company who serve millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day, their work is crucial to the efficient running of the country’s economy. They are looking for an Ecologists to service the South West region, which includes extensive railway lines from Penzance to Paddington.
Their Ecology team lead the development of appropriate mitigation strategies with regular collaboration with in-house environmental specialist’s and the arboriculture team.
Your new role
You will provide ecological expertise to the South West region, reporting directly to the Off-Track Maintenance Engineer. You will be responsible for a range of Biodiversity enhancements and lineside vegetation remediation projects. There is an even split of office and site based working, on office days you will report into the Swindon, Reading or Bristol offices.
Main duties could include:
- Provide ecological advice to colleagues to assist with effectively planning their work
- Undertake Ecology surveys including for habitats and species
- Act as Clerk of Works to supervise works
- Undertake a range of report writing, including Ecology reports that would comply with CIEEM guidelines.
- Provide briefings and guidance to colleagues to upskill their knowledge on ecology and biodiversity matters
What you'll need to succeed
- At least 4 years experience working as an Ecologist
- A relevant degree in Ecology, Zoology, Biological Sciences, or other relevant Environmental Sciences field
- A good understanding of UK and European wildlife legislation
- Strong report writing skills, including experience of writing method statements and survey reports
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Project management skills
- A full driving licence is essential
- Holder of a protected species survey licence such as dormice, bats, great crested newts (desired)
- Experience with railway or other linear infrastructure projects (desired)
- Membership of CIEEM (desired)
- Botanical skills to a Level 4 FISC (desired)
What you'll get in return
- £43,500 (Rising to £49,000 periodically)
- Vehicle provided for work purposes
- An excellent work-life balance with hybrid working with extremely flexible hours
- Paid membership of a professional body
- 28 days annual leave
- 75% discount on leisure travel by selected rail (includes family members)
- A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets (if you travel to work on the train)
- Great Western Railway ticket discounts (on day passes for you and up to 3 friends and family)
- Healthcare offers
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted healthcare club membership
- Discounted offers and benefits including childcare and online shopping
- A range of pension schemes to choose from
- 5 days paid volunteering leave
- 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community
- Reward and recognition scheme
What you need to do now
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