Ecology Expert

1 week ago

York, York City, United Kingdom SYSTRA Full time

About SYSTRA

SYSTRA is a leading global infrastructure design and project management company, with a strong presence in the UK and Ireland. Our team of experts delivers high-profile projects, such as the Transpennine Route Upgrade and HS2, and has a proven track record of success in the transportation and infrastructure sectors.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Technical Expert in Ecology to join our growing Nature Positive team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading and managing our ecology and associated design work packages, ensuring high-quality design delivery and excellent client relationships.

Main Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage ecology and associated design work packages, ensuring high-quality design delivery and excellent client relationships.
  • Provide technical leadership and direction to project teams in the area of domain expertise and knowledge.
  • Undertake technical design and checking leadership roles as required on projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
  • Implement effective, value-for-money, innovative design solutions that meet client requirements and specifications.
  • Day-to-day staff line management, including briefings and information cascade.
  • Mentoring, coaching, and developing staff.
  • Implementing systems and procedure improvements to maintain cost-effective, high-quality, safe, and environmentally responsible approaches to design, construction, commissioning, and other activities compliant with all relevant legislation.
  • Develop and maintain resource allocation plans.
  • Apply project controls and procedures to monitor progress to programme and budget.
  • Apply relevant Risk Assessment and Mitigation techniques in line with CDM Regulations, project requirements, and Systra 3S procedures.
  • Support Work Winning & Sales teams in bidding and securing new works and clients.
  • Development and review of 'design management' documentation ensuring correct use and application.
  • Preparation of monthly progress reports and chairing design progress meetings.
  • Liaise with UK and overseas (offshore delivery) multi-disciplinary design teams.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation and CDM Regulations.
  • Assist with contract preparation together with project planning and programming.
  • Effective management and response to project-related correspondence.
  • Support appointment of sub-consultants and contractors as required.

Requirements

  • Degree in a relevant environmental subject.
  • Membership of a relevant professional body.
  • Chartered status or working towards.
  • Holding relevant licenses, i.e., GCN and/or bat license is essential.
  • ECI Contract experience on infrastructure projects would be an advantage.
  • Standardized habitat survey methodologies (Phase 1, NVC, etc.).
  • UK protected and invasive species.
  • Key Environmental/Ecological legislation.
  • Faunal survey methodologies.
  • Biodiversity Action Planning.
  • Habitat creation techniques.
  • Ecological Management Plans.
  • Habitat management theory and practice.
  • UK species identification and taxonomy.
  • Conservation management and planning.
  • Environmental condition assessment.
  • Arboricultural Expertise.
  • Experience in Biodiversity off-setting / No Net Loss.

What We Offer

We offer a very competitive salary with a comprehensive and attractive benefits package, including opportunities for flexible working and career development. Our three core values - Excellence, Connected Teams, and Bold Leadership - are at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders.

Why SYSTRA?

We value who you are as much as what you do, and we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development, and collaborative working. We also recognize that life doesn't always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential.

Diversity & Inclusion

We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives that will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee-led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.

Wellbeing

It's no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support, including Wellness champions, free health checks, healthy eating workshops, and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.

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