Ecologist

Ecologist – SYSTRA

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

• Conduct a variety of field surveys for bats, reptiles, great crested newts, badgers, and birds.
• Perform office-based tasks such as data analysis, cartography, report writing, and survey planning.
• Prepare and complete Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, HMMPs, and Mitigation & Enhancement Strategies.
• Input into Habitat and Ecological mitigation designs on large infrastructure projects.

• Relevant professional experience from within ecological consultancy, demonstrating a broad ecological skill set and, ideally, holding protected species licences.
• Strong knowledge of current and emerging wildlife policy and legislation in the UK.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with enthusiasm for ecology and environmental issues.
• Committed to high professional standards, with an organised, motivated, and flexible approach to work.
• Holds a relevant BSc and/or MSc degree, possesses a full driving licence, and has access to personal transport.

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Contract

Job function:
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

About company: SYSTRA delivers mass transit and mobility solutions worldwide.