Ecologist

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Ecologist to join our team at Balfour Beatty VINCI. As an Ecologist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our construction projects are delivered in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.

• Support the delivery of ecological mitigation requirements to programme and to the HS2 Technical Standards, policy and legal requirements.
• Support the on-site implementation of ecological method statements and associated documents for construction.
• Conduct on-site ecological walkovers, desk-based searches and survey assistance (including survey preparation).
• Provide basic toolbox talks, ECoW inspections, watching briefs and other ad-hoc site support for construction works.
• Problem-solving and finding practical, cost-effective solutions to ecological challenges facing BBV construction teams and sub-contractors.
• Actively engendering a culture of continual improvement of on-site ecological practice that is solution-orientated to support construction teams.
• Review and analyse survey data, providing input on reports and other documents as required.
• Keep internal trackers on Ecology deliverables and maintain files and folders on the BBV SharePoint and other data sharing systems.
• Adhere to BBV processes and document control requirements, keeping the required documentation and supporting audits as required.
• Proactively propose ecological enhancement opportunities.
• Work with the BBV Arboricultural Lead on arboricultural mitigation for construction and the links with ecological mitigation for construction.

• Education to degree or Masters level in an Ecological related subject.
• Full UK driver's licence and flexibility to travel.
• Literate in MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook & GIS.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Skills in working collaboratively to obtain the best outcome for the project.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Determination to see tasks through to completion, with excellent planning and organisation skills.
• CSCS card.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of industry surveys and species identification.

• Car/car allowance.
• Flexible working available for some roles.
• Free parking.
• Travel allowance for eligible candidates.
• Family friendly leave policies.
• Excellent pension contributions.
• Healthcare.
• Health risk assessments.
• Access to employee assistance programmes.
• Access to annual flu vaccinations.