Overview

Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail – Europe’s largest civil engineering project – to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we’re involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen.

 

Network Operations plans, operates and maintains the railway day-to-day. Our business units – ‘routes’ – work closely with our customers, and are accountable for improving customer service, safety, and performance, as well as providing a value for money railway.

Brief Description

The purpose of this role is to provide environmental expertise for the route, and provide support and guidance to enable the environment management system to be integrated into the route teams to deliver legislative compliance.

About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities

 

1.      Undertaking a range of Ecological field surveys, including protected species surveys and extended Phase 1 Habitat Surveys.

 

2.      Writing up survey results, and mapping target notes.

 

3.      Liaising with Environmental Specialist’s and the Arboriculture team on results of surveys and agreeing appropriate mitigation strategies.

 

4.      Data analysis, as well as assisting with preparing reports to a high technical standard and within deadlines.

 

5.      Assisting in the production of Environmental Appraisal Reports and liaison with statutory authorities.

 

 

 

 

 

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

 

 

 

Essential

 

·            Comprehensive field experience

 

·            A relevant higher degree in Ecology, Zoology, Biological Sciences or other relevant Environmental Sciences

 

·            Good understanding of UK and European wildlife legislation and best practice guidance experience

 

·            Be able to identify baseline Ecological constraints during site visits

 

·            Have significant experience of standard survey protocols and methodologies

 

·            Ability to complete rare species surveys

 

·            Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills

 

·            Task orientated team player

 

·            Strong report writing skills

 

 

 

Desirable

 

·            Knowledge of operational railway environment

 

·            Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard

 

·            Full/associate/graduate membership of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) (depending on experience)

 

·            Experience attending client meetings and working with multi-disciplinary teams

 

·            Competent with Microsoft Office

 

·            Full UK driving licence

How To Apply- External

Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other irrelevant factor. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail.  Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application.

Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus scheme and an annual 75% subsidy on season tickets costing up to £3000 (to a maximum amount of £2,250).

Network Rail positively embraces flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.

Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay range:

Salary £32,000 – £36,000.

Closing date: 10th November, late applications will not be accepted.  We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes