Ecology Delivery: Ecology Manager / Principal Ecology Specia

Job Description

About the company:

Award-winning international group in construction, design, and infrastructure taking great part in major projects all across the UK delivering sustainable solutions across various sectors.

The role:

-To support the Ecology Technical Lead with the delivery of ecological mitigation requirements for construction to the required HS2 Technical Standards and to policy and legal requirements.
- To oversee, direct and coordinate activities by the Construction Principal, Senior and Graduate Ecologists, providing the Senior Ecologists with technical direction and support, and being responsible for the technical assurance of their work.
- To review and improve Ecology construction processes, forms and templates making sure these are fit-for-purpose.
- To adhere to processes and document control requirements, keeping the required documentation and supporting audits as required.
- To line-manage and mentor members of the Ecology team, engendering a motivated and empowered team with clear roles and responsibilities, and supporting individual team members to develop skills and progress their Ecology careers.
- To work collaboratively with the sublot construction and environmental teams, proactively seeking solutions (and ways to maximise efficiencies in) the delivery of species-specific mitigation requirements.
- Where possible, to be the Named Ecologist on protected species licences, leading licence implementation and overseeing work by the Accredited Agents.
- To support the preparation and delivery of Ecology Work Packages by 's Supply Chain
- To work closely with the Arboricultural Lead on arboricultural mitigation for construction and the links with species-specific mitigation for construction.
- To work closely with the Biodiversity Lead on integrating the DJV Ecology design team and the Ecology Construction teams for one integrated design and construction team delivering efficiencies in the design and construction of ecology work and maximising the opportunities for ecological enhancements approved by HS2.

* Developing robust and comprehensive ecological mitigation measures to avoid, minimise and then manage ecological risks, working collaboratively with the whole project team
* Accountable for fit for purpose species-specific mitigation measures that meet HS2 and legal requirements and can withstand external scrutiny.
* Reviewing and assuring species-specific mitigation deliverables for Construction including Construction ESMPs, Protected Species Licence method statements PWMS Ecological related construction consents ecological survey data and Ecological chapters of the CEMP
* Providing technical support for the Ecology team

The following qualities/ experience are essential:
* Member of an environmental/ecological professional body
* Excellent knowledge of construction on major infrastructure schemes
* Excellent knowledge and experience of delivering ecological mitigation requirements on major infrastructure schemes
* Excellent knowledge of ecological policy and legislation
* Good computer skills particularly GIS tools (QGIS/ARCGIS or similar) and use of Office Suite
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills
* Experienced with collaborating with Natural England, Woodland Trust, Wildlife Trust and other Statutory bodies
* Ideally can be HS2 approved to be the Named Ecologist on protected species method statements such as bats, GCN, badgers, barn owls and dormice
* Excellent experience with implementing and reporting protected species licences
* Excellent experience in planning and undertaking all protected species surveys and mitigation works
* Skills in working collaboratively to obtain the best outcome for the project
* Determination to see tasks through to completion, with excellent planning and organisation skills and time keeping

Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on. As a group, the large exposure to projects and sectors, mentorship, and training, will strengthen your professional and personal development.
Some of the key benefits include:
* Medical health cover
* Company's Pension Scheme
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Payment of an annual professional membership
* Enhanced maternity & family friendly policies
* Real career progression opportunities
* Access to our employee referral scheme
* Discretionary annual salary reviews

If you think this is the right role for you or someone you know, please get in touch:
Daniela Martucci
07918460058
02031483872
D.Martucci@edenbrown.com www.edenbrown.com

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.