Ecologist

2 weeks ago

Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Network Rail Full time
Ecologist

Location:

Wolverhampton, GB

Department Name:

AY Environment Manager, (Off Track), Indirect G2

About Network Rail:

Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure 24/7 365 days a year. We do work that matters to millions. And we do it in millions of different ways.

This is an exciting time to join Network Rail. We're passionate about great service and commit to our service equation vision by "putting passengers first". Performance, safety and getting the fundamental basics right, is something we strive for as well as asking ourselves - what can we do to put our passengers and freight users at the centre of everything we do?


You will be part of the North West & Central Region (NW&C) which consist of three routes - North West, Central and West Coast South - and a regional team supporting Regional Major Programmes & Professional services.

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Brief Description:


To provide ecological expertise to Works Delivery, including support and guidance to enable the environment management system to be integrated into the route teams to deliver legislative compliance.


This role will be based out of Wolverhampton or Northampton.

About the role (External):

  • Undertake and complete a range of Ecological field surveys, including protected species surveys and extended Phase 1 Habitat Surveys.
  • Collate, write up and review survey results and mapping target notes and review to identify appropriate recommendations.
  • Manage the implementation and embedding of recommendations to deliver continuous improvement.
  • Undertake and complete environmental impact assessments.
  • Lead the development of appropriate mitigation strategies, utilising results of surveys and liaising with Environmental Specialist's and the Arboriculture team.
  • Analyse and interpret data, using specialist software programs. Produce periodic and ad hoc reports to a high technical standard within prescribed timescales.
  • Provide specialist ecological advice and guidance to site managers, engineers, planners and others associated with the undertaking and completion of surveys and / or assessments.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including statutory bodies, local authorities and members of the public.
  • Assist in the production of environmental appraisal reports.
  • Carry out research as required.
In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have/to be:

  • 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
We would also like but it isn't crucial to have/to be:

  • 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 multidisciplinary teams
  • Competent with Microsoft Office
  • Full UK driving licence
Want to find out about what fantastic benefits we offer? Find out here

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

Salary:
starting from £41,711 and raising to £46,925

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision

We will endeavour to offer a diverse interview panel wherever possible.

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