Ecologist in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
JOB TITLE: Ecologist
LOCATION: Birmingham
SALARY: £400 Per Day (Umbrella)
THE CLIENT
My client is a multinational infrastructure group who are currently recruiting for a number of Ecologist to join them on an initial 12 month contract on HS2. This role will fall within IR35 so we are unable to recruit any candidates who wish to be paid via a Ltd company
THE ROLE
* To support the Environment Sustainability team
* Provide pragmatic support and advice to teams and sub-contractors with delivering ecological requirements to programme and quality standard. This includes on-site surveys, inspections and watching briefs, providing practical advice on programme and on-site measures, and providing practical advice on legal requirements and HS2 requirements.
* Problem-solve, finding practical cost-effective solutions to ecological challenges facing teams and sub-contractors.
* Liaise with Design Joint Venture (DJV), Early Works Contractor (EWC), HS2 and stakeholders where required.
* Compile reports and other documentation as required.
* Develop and support implementation of ecological method statements and associated documents for construction.
* Actively help deliver a culture of continual improvement of on-site ecological practice that is solution-orientated to support construction teams.
* Investigate and report ecological incidents.
ABOUT YOU
* Excellent knowledge of ecological management and mitigation
* Educated to degree or Masters level in Ecological related subject
* Excellent understanding of ecological legalisation for development
* Full UK driver's licence and flexibility to travel
* Good understanding of environmental management for construction sites
* Excellent understanding of the utilities/construction/engineering operating environment
* Literate in MS Office - Word, Excel, Outlook & GIS
* Good interpersonal skills
* Excellent communication skills
* CIEEM Membership or equivalent
* Experience of working on large scale infrastructure construction/highways projects
* Experienced with dealing with Natural England on such issues
* Understanding of the benefits of working collaboratively to obtain the best outcome for the project
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Determination to see tasks through to completion, with excellent planning and organisation skills
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