Ecologist

402
Cambridgeshire
Contract
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An exciting opportunity has come up for an Ecologist to work for the A14 project which is a major roads improvement project.   This contract will be up to 18 month duration.  It’s a great opportunity to be involved in the largest roads project in the UK at the moment.

 

Description of Activities to be undertaken:

To provide ecological support to Lead Ecologist and have responsibilities under the following work packages: Area Wide Environmental.

Creation of mitigation methodologies for various protected species including Badger, Bat, GCN trapping and Barn Owl.

Coordinate ecological mitigation and completion of licence applications.

Oversee and co-ordinate the implementation of mitigation programs.

Manage and co-ordinate survey data and liaise with Area Wide Survey team.

Ecological support to general/other Work Packages

To fulfil the role of Ecological support and provide assurance and ensure compliance with relevant Technical Standards.

Minimum Qualifications Needed for Role

 

Essential:

Ecologist with experience of working on a large scale construction project

Experience of implementing ecological mitigation and preparation of licence applications.

Chartered or member of relevant ecological/environmental institute.

Experience in the planning process and dealing with local authorities