Overview

The principal function of this position is to support a senior ecologist to deliver ecology services on major transport infrastructure projects in the UK.

The successful candidate will also provide support to the wider Environment team within Transportation and assistance to other professionals within our company. The role requires contribution to the full life cycle of projects from options appraisals, through EIA and detailed design stages to the construction phase, which provides exciting opportunities for the implementation of mitigation, compensation and enhancements works and to deal with real ecological issues on site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate and undertake generalist and specialist field surveys (at habitat and species levels), particular emphasis on undertaking surveys for protected species.

• Production of, and ensuring the delivery of, clear and concise reports.

• Undertake ecological impact assessment work including report writing and supplementary work to contribute to EIA.

• Coordinating and managing ecology projects.

• Be a point of contact for project colleagues, client and stakeholders and work with them to achieve the best outcomes.

• Write and review technical reports.

• Develop ecological management strategies / plans.

• Prepare budgets and fee estimates and input into Environmental Studies.

• Prepare and manage protected species licenses.

• Work with and organize sub-contractors for field work.

• Attend meetings on behalf of the project.

• Help develop more junior members of the ecology team.
The minimum qualifications for this position are:
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The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

This role is only open to applicants able to accept local employment contract conditions and not expatriate employment terms. Please note that this role is only considering applications with valid working rights for the UK, CH2M will not sponsor an employment visa to fill this position.

At CH2M, the greatest challenges provide the biggest rewards. Each day, your drive and creative ideas will be providing solutions that help build a better tomorrow. Whether it is the pride that comes with accomplishment, personal growth or making a difference in the world, you will discover true success in a career that brings out the best in you at CH2M. Ready? Let’s get to work.

Developing People through Challenging Projects. CH2M is an Equal Opportunity Employer.