Construction Ecology Lead

Reports to: Biodiversity Lead

About the company: Award-winning international group in construction, design, and infrastructure taking great part in major projects all across the UK delivering sustainable solutions across various sectors.

-To be responsible for the delivery of ecological mitigation requirements for construction to the required HS2 Technical Standards and to policy and legal requirements.

- To update the Construction scope of Ecology works in order to produce a detailed scope of Ecology works and programme for the duration of the contract with an accompanying resource plan for review, and to continually review the scope of works and resource plan during Hand-over from EWC to .

- To lead and line-manage the Ecology team, engendering a motivated and empowered team with clear roles and responsibilities, and supporting individual team members to develop skills and progress their Ecology careers.

- To oversee the delivery of, and provide technical assurance, of the ecological mitigation requirements for construction.

- To adhere to processes and document control requirements, keeping the required documentation and supporting audits as required.

- To work collaboratively with the sublot construction and environmental teams, proactively seeking solutions (and ways to maximise efficiencies in) the delivery of ecological mitigation requirements.

- To be responsible for technical assurance of the Ecology hand-over from EWC including reviewing protected species licences and method statements, ecological survey data and as-built ecology data in order to identify any missing data or issues and to proactively collaborate with EWC and HS2 on the hand-over including hosting site meetings etc to maximise efficiencies in the transfer of information.

- To be the Named Ecologist on protected species licences, leading licence implementation and overseeing work by the Accredited Agents.

- To lead the preparation and delivery of Ecological Work Packages by 's Supply Chain

- To co-ordinate and attend key consultation meetings on ecological mitigation for construction with HS2, Natural England, the Wildlife Trusts and other statutory consultees.

- To work closely with the Arboricultural Lead on arboricultural mitigation for construction and the links with ecological mitigation for construction.

- To work closely with the Head of Biodiversity on integrating the DJV Ecology design team and the Ecology Construction teams for one integrated design and construction team delivering efficiencies in the design and construction ecology work and maximising the opportunities for ecological enhancements approved by HS2.

- To support Community Engagement e.g. with regards to queries from the public.

- To actively help to engender a culture of continual improvement of on-site ecological practice that is solution-orientated to support construction teams.

Developing and implementing robust and comprehensive ecological mitigation measures to avoid, minimise and then manage ecological risks, working collaboratively with the whole project team

Accountable for fit for purpose ecological mitigation measures that meet HS2 and legal requirements and can withstand external scrutiny.

Reviewing and assuring all ecological mitigation deliverables for Construction including Construction ESMPs, Biosecurity Management Plans, Protected Species Licence method statements PWMS Ecological related construction consents ecological survey data and Ecological chapters of the CEMP

Line management of the Ecology Team, providing technical support and engendering a motivated and committed team who feel supported in their work and career path

The following qualities/ experience are essential:

Member of an environmental/ecological professional body

Excellent knowledge and experience of construction on major infrastructure schemes

Excellent knowledge and experience of delivering ecological mitigation requirements on major infrastructure schemes

Excellent knowledge of ecological policy and legislation

Good computer skills particularly GIS tools (QGIS/ARCGIS or similar) and use of Office Suite

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Experienced with collaborating with Natural England, Woodland Trust, Wildlife Trust and other Statutory bodies

Can be HS2 approved to be the Named Ecologist on a range of protected species method statements including bats, GCN, badgers, barn owls and dormice

Excellent experience with implementing and reporting protected species licences

Excellent experience in planning and undertaking all protected species surveys and mitigation works

Skills in working collaboratively to obtain the best outcome for the project

Determination to see tasks through to completion, with excellent planning and organisation skills and time keeping

If you think this is the right role for you or someone you know, please get in touch:

Daniela Martucci

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Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.