Lead Ecologist
Job Title: Lead Ecologist x2 Location: Hybrid – Reading/London offices, Thames Valley/London site work Salary: £50,000 - £58,000 Are you passionate about ecology and ready to make an impact in the water and wastewater sector? If so, this is the job for you! HSE Recruitment Network are recruiting for a Lead Ecologist with the opportunity to represent the UK’s largest water company, working within the Capital Delivery Team. The role will be focused on ensuring ecological best practices are embedded in infrastructure projects, driving sustainability while protecting biodiversity. Main Responsibilities:
- Oversee de-risking and mitigation of ecology-related risks throughout the project lifecycle, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and conducting ecological walkovers for protected species.
- Review contractors’ ecological documentation (Method Statements, PEAs, biodiversity assessments) to ensure standards are met, and support biodiversity net gain (BNG) commitments on major projects.
- Act as the key link between Capital Delivery and stakeholders, driving contractor compliance with BNG targets and promoting ecological awareness to embed environmental responsibility.
- Assist managers in engaging with regulators, environmental groups, and stakeholders to ensure adherence to environmental legislation at project and programme levels.
- A degree or a master's in Ecology, Conservation, Earth Sciences or a related topic.
- Full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management. (CIEEM) (preferred).
- Protected species survey knowledge especially badgers and birds
- Expertise with the industry standard Biodiversity Metric.
- Confidence to speak to all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
- Background of working on large projects.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with gravitas and ability to influence and lead
- Comprehensive knowledge of Ecology practices and conservation
- Passionate about Ecology
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