We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Ecologist to join our growing engineering team in Birmingham. This position within our team will suit a committed and ambitious who can demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills combined with commercial awareness and the ability to play their part in growing a dynamic high performance team.

With a focus on the design of High Speed rail infrastructure the will also support other Product Lines in the UK and overseas, the post-holder will be part of a growing team of UK engineers delivering projects for a diverse portfolio of UK clients.

The main duties for the role are:

• Project managing the ecology for a major project from design through to delivery.
• You will be planning, resourcing and leading ecological field surveys and producing quality assured ecology deliverables; plant procurement, Ecological survey and monitoring strategies.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues from different organisations to deliver common ecological support for the project.
• Working in a diverse work place that brings together professionals from across disciplines to develop client and people centred solutions for the problems faced, with a focus on integrity and honesty in everything we do.

To be successful in the role you will need:

• Relevant consultancy experience with a strong focus on preliminary ecological assessments, Phase 1 ecological survey and planning support.
• Excellent understanding of UK nature conservation legislation, including environmental impact assessments and planning guidance.
• Minimum two years’ full-time experience in a consultancy environment.
• Protected species licences are desirable and holding at least one personal protected species licence is preferred.
• Be experienced in liaising with regulatory bodies to negotiate and obtain consents.
• Capable of organising and developing your work with minimal supervision, managing a challenging workload subject to change at short notice.
• High level of personal responsibility. Adaptable and flexible approach to different project requirements.
• The role requires a mix of office- and site-based work and will involve working away from home as and when necessary, so travel flexibility and a full driving licence are important factors. The role will involve contact with external clients, the public and many internal colleagues, so good communication skills are essential.

Experience

• Previous experience as Ecologist is required, Ideally with experience in the delivery of major infrastructure projects
• Previous experience in managing ecology technical project deliverables.

In return we offer a competitive salary with a comprehensive and attractive benefits package with opportunities for flexible working and career development.

Please note, we do have a preferred supplier list for the provision of recruitment services and we will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL.