Senior Ecologist

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Permanent Senior Ecologist position to join the Consulting Energy Transition and Sustainability team in Bristol. This role provides support to ecology-related activities on a variety of road contracts across the Strategic Design Framework for National Highways, council schemes, and the Network Rail Wales and West Framework. As a Senior Ecologist, you will support the development and growth of the team and may lead ecology-specific business development opportunities.

Ecologists are integral to the Energy Transition and Sustainability team, working closely with clients. As a Senior Ecologist you will provide effective support to Ecology leads on a variety of ecological schemes, take the lead on projects, and mentor junior Ecologists. The role includes ecological support to regional and national projects for public sector clients across highways, rail, local authorities, central government, aviation and waste sectors.

• Work in a team, delivering technically sound deliverables for ecological commissions.
• Prepare and check documentation as part of scheme deliverables, meeting quality, cost, and programme criteria.
• Liaise with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attend progress meetings, and respond to queries.
• Manage a small, locally based single-discipline technical team and deliver their workload.
• Contribute to bid preparation and general winning work activities.
• Promote effective health and safety practices within the team.

• Developed experience and expertise within the ecological field.
• Expertise in protected species surveys.
• Experience with EPS Mitigation licence applications and being a protected species licence holder or working towards same (notable species: bats & dormice).
• Experience in invasive species survey and management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ecological processes and survey methodologies.
• Ability to produce technically sound ecological solutions, complying with relevant technical standards, wildlife legislation and client requirements.
• Ability to apply ecological management theory to clear, understood situations.
• Experience in project-related tasks associated with health, safety and welfare (e.g., Construction (Design and Management) Regulations).
• Good understanding of risk assessment and risk mitigation on projects, with effective hazard and risk management and communication.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Biology or Environmental Science or demonstrable equivalent.
• Chartered Institute Of Ecology and Environmental Management (MCIEEM) or equivalent would be desirable but not essential.

Amey recognises that our biggest asset is our people. We offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through life’s ups and downs. Investors in People places us among the top 1% of employers.

Dedicated progression framework with a defined career pathway, mentoring, and support to help you reach milestones. We support professional development and offer a recognition bonus for achieving professional qualifications.

Hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns with a network of offices across the UK. We’re open to discussing options that suit you.

Health cash plan, 24/7 GP, wellbeing programmes, ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers.

We celebrate our people through Affinity Group networks that provide community and support, including Women @ Amey, Neuro Diversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.

You’ll receive 2 Community Involvement Days per year to volunteer for a charity of your choice, plus additional opportunities to support fundraising initiatives. Other perks and benefits include:

• Pension – Generous pension scheme with employer contributions
• Holidays – Minimum 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits – Buy additional annual leave, cycle-to-work, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey – Online voucher portal with discounts

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Please contact our recruitment team at  for access needs or adjustments during the recruitment process.

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