Ecology Mitigation Specialist
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HS2's Green Corridor will run alongside the railway, creating a
network of bigger, better-connected, climate resilient habitats and
new green spaces for people to enjoy.
We, on behalf of HS2,
have already started planting new woodlands and creating new ponds,
grasslands and meadows, but the most challenging and exciting times
are yet to come. Over the coming years, we will continue to create
more habitats to sustain healthy populations of UK flora and fauna,
providing a network of bigger, better-connected, climate resilient
habitats and new green spaces for wildlife and people to enjoy.
Alongside this, we have ecological mitigation to implement and
continue to enable construction, which will include species and
habitats monitoring to drive adaptive management of ecological
mitigation sites and features to ensure continued Favourable
Conservation Status and the best outcomes for nature.
We are
therefore looking for passionate and driven ecologists to further
strengthen our Ecology Team and are particularly looking for:
*
Associate/Principal Level Ecologists
* Senior Level Ecologists
* Ecological Mitigation Specialists
* Great Crested Newt
Specialists
* Bat Specialists
* Badger Specialists
*
Botanists and habitat specialists
* Ecological Data, GIS and
Assurance Specialists
* Ecological Survey Coordinators
*
Ecological Clerks of Works
Role purpose:
To perform a key role in driving the delivery of HS2's Green
Corridor, assisting the Construction Ecology Lead and the Ecological
Mitigation Delivery Team with:
* Being the principal advisor to
our Ecological Mitigation Delivery Team, particularly
with regard
to:
o The project management and delivery of ecological works
packages to enable
construction or mitigation activities (e.g.
management of ecological mitigation sites,
GCN fencing).
o
The production of the companys and Subcontractor deliverables and
scopes of work.
o Ensuring the delivery of works in accordance
with HS2 Technical Standards,
legislation, policy and best
practice guidelines.
o The production of high quality ecological
reports and deliverables.
o The implementation, monitoring and
review of protected species mitigation.
o The delivery of habitat
creation and enhancement measures, including adaptive
management
based on the outcomes of monitoring data.
o Driving of
initiatives for identification and safeguarding of retained habitats.
The following qualities/experience are essential:
* Thorough understanding and experience of
implementing ecological best practice,
standards and guidance
* Strong project management experience and organisational skills
* Excellent knowledge and experience of ecological management and
mitigation for
major infrastructure projects
* Educated to
degree or Masters level in Ecological related subject
* Excellent
understanding of ecological legalisation for development and HS2
* Full UK driver's licence and flexibility to travel
* Protected
species licence holder desirable to be a mitigation licence holder
* Excellent understanding of the
utilities/construction/engineering operating
environment
*
Literate in MS Office - Word, Excel, Outlook & GIS
* Good
interpersonal skills and experience of overseeing junior personnel
* Excellent communication skills and a solution-driven attitude
when hosting and
contributing to meetings
* CIEEM Membership
or equivalent
* Experienced with communicating with Natural
England on projects species licences
* Skills in working
collaboratively to obtain the best outcome for the project
*
Determination to see tasks through to completion with excellent
planning
Why join us?
We offer
competitive salaries, career progression, personal and professional
development. We have our people at the heart of what we do.
Car
allowance and/or vehicle.
For full details on this
role and company benefits, please get in touch or apply:
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*REFER A FRIEND SCHEME* UP TO 500
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Ecology Mitigation Specialist
Eden Brown
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