Marine Ecologist

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Marine Ecologist to join our Environmental Consenting and Assurance team at Sizewell C. The successful candidate will support the ongoing ecological monitoring and assessment programs related to the development and operation of Sizewell C, with a focus on ensuring that marine habitats and species are protected and managed in accordance with environmental regulations and best practices.

• Provide subject matter expert advice on coastal and marine ecology to the SZC project, in particular to the main construction site.
• Provide subject matter expert advice on marine consenting matters to the SZC main development site
• Provide expertise on best practice for construction in the marine environment
• Act as SZC Ltd's intelligent customer for oversight of relevant marine construction and monitoring activities
• Collaborate with environmental consultants, project managers, and engineers to develop and implement effective mitigation and enhancement measures.
• Contribute to environmental impact assessments (EIAs), regulatory reports, and license applications, ensuring compliance with the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), Environment Agency, and other relevant authorities.
• Provide expert advice on the protection and management of marine habitats, species, and biodiversity.
• Participate in stakeholder engagement with local communities, environmental organizations, and regulatory bodies, presenting ecological findings and addressing concerns related to marine ecology.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK and international marine ecological legislation, policies, and guidelines, applying this knowledge to ensure project compliance

• Bachelors degree in marine ecology, marine environmental science or related marine subject
• Strong understanding, and significant experience of working within marine environmental and planning, guidance, legislation and good practice as it relates to construction and infrastructure projects, including:
• Marine & Coastal Access Act (2009)
• The Planning Act (2008)
• The Environmental Protection Act 1990
• Detailed knowledge of marine environmental mitigation control measures.
• Strong problem solving and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Must be able to work independently and as an integrated member of the Marine Environment Team, the Environmental Consenting and Assurance team and the wider SZC project team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including be able to effectively negotiate and influence others.
• Accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to see projects through from start to finish.
• Pro-active approach to working and ability to project manage site activities.
• Experience of managing marine environmental compliance on large infrastructure/engineering projects.

• Higher degree in marine ecology, marine environmental science or related marine subject
• Knowledge of the marine environmental aspects of the SZC project, including the DML, DCO, CoCP and subordinate management plans.
• Experience of regulating or providing oversight and assurance on a large infrastructure/engineering project, including experience of successfully challenging inappropriate activities and behaviours
• Experience of developing relationships or working with regulators.
• Knowledge and experience of general environmental management on construction sites.