Senior ecologist

About the role Our projects are more than just an opportunity to make your mark. They rsquo;re 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 rsquo;ll deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around you. Role Purpose As a Senior Ecologist you will provide pragmatic support and advice to the 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. What you #39;ll be doing 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 the senior team leads on the changes required. Investigate and report ecological incidents. Undertake habitat suitability assessments and protected species surveys. Who we #39;re looking for 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. Why work for us Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK rsquo;s 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 wasn rsquo;t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You rsquo;ll have the freedom to shape the package that rsquo;s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits: - Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. - 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) - Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave - Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more hellip; About us 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 We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence #39;Employer Recognition Scheme #39; 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: 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