Ecological Clerk of Works

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**Either Birmingham or Cwmbran Based (Hybrid role)**

**Full Time permanent position, salary negotiable + competitive benefits package**

RSS Infrastructure (RSSI) is a multi-disciplinary service provider for the rail and construction sectors. We have an award-winning reputation for developing solutions to improve safety and productivity.

Founded in 2007, RSSI provides a diverse range of solutions across the infrastructure sector through three divisions: Technical Services, Managed Environments, and Welding Services.

The Managed Environments division offers Arboriculture, Ecology Services, Industrial Rope Access (IRATA), and Vegetation Management services.

RSSI has over 200 full-time employees and a large contingent workforce covering most of the UK. It operates from offices in Birmingham, Doncaster, and Cwmbran.

We are a small team, and require someone who wants to learn and help with all aspects of projects; from talking to clients and managing their requirements, turning these into Quotes, carrying out the work, and finally producing reports for them.

**What will I be doing?**
- Ecological Cleark of Works, ensuring Operatives remain compliant to methodologies and licenses.
- Conducting ecological surveys and assessments in accordance with relevant legislation, guidelines, and best practice standards.
- Producing high-quality ecological reports, including impact assessments, mitigation strategies, and habitat management plans.
- Providing ecological advice and support to clients, including liaising with statutory bodies, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
- Managing projects effectively, ensuring deadlines are met and work is delivered to a high standard.
- Undertaking research and keep up to date with developments in ecological science and legislation.
- Contributing to the development of proposals and tenders for new work
- Undertaking training and attend courses to develop expertise in a chosen area.

**What experience would we like you to have?**
- A degree or postgraduate qualification in ecology.
- Experience in undertaking Ecological Clerk of Works roles.
- Experience working in an ecological role, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality work.
- Experience in conducting protected species surveys, including bats, great crested newts, dormouse, and reptiles.
- A good understanding of relevant legislation, including the Wildlife and Countryside Act and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations.
- Excellent report writing and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information to non-technical audiences.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Willingness and flexibility to undertake evening or weekend shifts, as sometimes these cannot be avoided.

**RSS Infrastructure** offer a range of benefits including:

- 20 days paid annual leave rising to 25 plus statutory bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Health Cash Plan
- BUPA Health Insurance
- Mobile phone
- Sick Pay
- Free car parking
- Free training

**About us**

Our mission is to ensure that we make our clients operate more safely and achieve more productivity when on site, whether delivering new projects, track renewal programmes or maintenance of the rail infrastructure. We are not just another infrastructure company, but a trusted company who understands the value of partnerships and long standing business relationships, continually looking to deliver outstanding performance and customer service, and we remain as one of the market leading rail services groups within the UK.

We believe in the value and contribution of individuals, respecting the diverse make up of our organisation and need people who want to make a difference to our clients and to the growth of the Group. Our teams are committed, supporting each other to meet the demands of an industry sector which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, 365 days of the year. Working together to either plan, resource or deliver a range of services in to a highly demanding industry sector, that can be very reactive, challenging your skills to adapt quickly to new situations. A strong work ethic and a ‘Can Do’ attitude is the foundation of our business, we want people who can drive success and have a right first time, every time approach to their work life, without cutting corners and who understand the essence of safety and customer service. We are a people orientated business, nurturing, and investing in our staff and teams to become the best at what they do, creating managers and leaders of the future.

**How to apply