ECoW / Ecologist

We are recruiting for an Ecologist / ECOW to join our talented Ecology team at Assystem. We support both major commercial developments through to major infrastructure projects providing relevant surveys, assessments, site-based support, biodiversity net gain and urban greening factor assessment.

Initially we require a Graduate/ Assistant Consultant Ecologist to support our client on the construction of High Speed 2.  You’ll be responsible for assessing, managing and monitoring ecological constraints. You will be able to deliver concise ecological advice to clients to manage ecological compliance during construction.

Assist the Consent team/work with sub-contractors in monitoring ecology their compliance and undertaking inspections. Providing advice to the site production teams regarding ecological constraints, toolbox talks and watching briefs.

The role

• Ecological surveys prior to site clearance;
• Site checks for protected and notable species;
• Investigating and reporting on ecological incidents;
• Liaising with the client’s core environment & sustainability and project management teams;
• Conducting proactive ecological risk management
• Delivering Toolbox Talks and other pertinent ecological information
• Attending ECoW meetings and undertaking any actions outlined from these sessions.
• The ECoW will also attend regular site meetings to ensure a full understanding of the works programme.
• Support as part of the production and delivery of toolbox talks to the production team and sub-contractors;
• Analysing and interpreting ecological data
• Delivering concise weekly reporting
• Actively helping to deliver a culture of continual improvement of on-site ecological practice that is solution-orientated to support construction teams
• Contributing to wider business development activity

Relevant degree 

• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Employee referral scheme

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter . Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.