Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. Theyre an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Living Places team as a Senior Ecologist on our Herefordshire County Council Framework and you'll deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around you.
As a Senior Ecologist you will Provide pragmatic support and advice to contract and operational teams on site with delivering ecological requirements to programme, budget and quality standard. This includes on-site surveys, inspections and watching briefs, providing practical advice on programme and on-site measures required from the works information, and providing practical advice on legal requirements and company standards.
As a Senior Ecologist you will:
Develop and support implementation of ecological management plans
Build relationships with regulators, clients, design teams, and internal teams.
Support site compliance with ecological legislation and coach construction teams in applying controls
and mitigations in pragmatic, cost-effective ways
Ensure the company environmental management system is maintained in line with changing
standards and legislation and liaise with senior team lead on changes required
Investigate and report ecological incidents
Undertake habitat suitability assessments and protected species surveys
You will have the following Experience:
Excellent knowledge of ecological management and mitigation
Educated to degree or Masters level in Ecology or related subject
Good understanding of environmental management for construction sites
Excellent understanding of the utilities/construction/engineering operating environment
CIEEM Membership
Experience of working on large scale infrastructure construction/highways projects
At least one protected species survey licence
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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