Ecologist Site Operative
Ecologist Site Operative
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Job Description
Wardell Armstrong is a multidisciplinary Environmental Engineering and Mining consultancy providing a broad range of services to the Infrastructure & Energy Property & Development and Mining & Minerals Sectors. We have a history going back over 185 years and a reputation for high quality service in the UK and internationally.
The Opportunity:
Due to continued success in delivering ecology/environmental oversight to construction projects we are looking to appoint experienced site/constructionbased ecologists. The role will be open to people seeking 6month contracts 12month contracts or permanent contracts for work in the wind/rail/nuclear sectors. Successful applicants would be expected to stay away from home for an average of four nights a week sometimes including Sunday nights.
In this exciting role you will:
- Be an integral member of our clients delivery teams on our major infrastructure projects;
- Work alongside ecologists and engineers;
- Be responsible for ecology data collection;
- Be responsible for the design and implementation of ecology mitigation (e.g. management plans nonlicensed method statements licensed method statements);
- Be responsible for delivering pragmatic and timely solutions to ecological constraints;
- Procure and engage with subcontractors.
As the successful candidate you will:
- Hold a degree in ecology or a related discipline;
- Hold a white CSCS card;
- Have a minimum of 12 months experience of the same type of work;
- Hold or be working towards qualifying member status or higher of CIEEM;
- Have a flexible approach to work and a willingness to develop new ecology field skills including during unsocial hours (e.g. overnight bat surveys) and often away from home (expenses paid);
- Be willing to work away from home for 34 nights a week in paidfor hotels or selfcatering accommodation;
- Be able to work effectively as part of a team;
- A full UK driving licence.
For all positions we offer:
1.5x pay for work carried out during unsocial hours 10pm 6am);
- Membership of the Firms Group Personal Pension Plan with Employers contribution of up to 5;
- Payment of a relevant professional subscription;
- 24 days annual leave per year;
- Membership to the Firms Private Health Care Scheme;
- Inclusion in the Firms Critical Illness Cover Policy;
- Inclusion in the Firms Life Assurance Policy insuring you 3 times your annual salary;
- Mobile Phone with inclusive tariff including personal usage;
- Long service awards.
Employment Type
Full Time
