Ecology and GIS Consultant
Core
Conduct ecological surveys, assessments, and environmental mapping for the HS2 infrastructure project using GIS to manage environmental risks.
Role type
Mid-level Ecology and GIS Consultant
Builds
Ecological reports, environmental maps, and mitigation strategies for major infrastructure development
Domain
Infrastructure construction / Ecology / Geographic Information Systems
Required skills
Ecological surveying, GIS mapping, spatial data analysis, UK wildlife legislation knowledge, EIA/HRA/BNG assessment, protected species monitoring, technical report writing, site-based ecological monitoring
Preferred skills
Ecological Clerk of Works experience, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, UKHab habitat classification, complex environmental dataset management, protected species licensing, major infrastructure project experience
Technologies
ArcGIS, QGIS
Responsibilities
Support habitat and protected species surveys and ecological assessments; Produce ecological and environmental mapping using GIS; Manage and analyse spatial and environmental datasets; Support EIA, HRA, BNG and ecological mitigation activities; Map habitats, ecological constraints and protected species records; Support Ecological Clerk of Works activities and construction monitoring; Prepare technical reports and project documentation; Provide practical ecological advice to project teams and contractors; Work collaboratively with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary environmental teams
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC