Ecology Consultant
Core
On-site ecological support for large-scale infrastructure construction, ensuring compliance with legislation and mitigating environmental impacts.
Role type
Assistant or Consultant Ecologist (Construction Phase)
Builds
Infrastructure projects (construction phase)
Domain
Construction / Environmental Regulation / Ecology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Ecological surveys, protected species identification, UK wildlife legislation knowledge, construction-phase mitigation, incident investigation, data analysis, toolbox talk delivery, site walkovers, watching briefs
Preferred skills
CIEEM membership, protected species mitigation experience, Ecological Clerk of Works experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Undertake ecological surveys and site checks prior to and during site clearance; Monitor construction activities for legislative compliance; Provide practical ecological advice to site teams and subcontractors; Act as on-site ecological focal point for decision-making; Investigate and report ecological incidents; Deliver proactive ecological risk management; Prepare weekly ecological reports; Conduct ecological walkovers and watching briefs
Seniority
Assistant or Consultant level, hands-on site role