Ecologist

Job Description

NESFircroft are partnered with an industry leading Power Cabling client actively sourcing for an Ecologist to join an established team on their high profile interconnector project. The Ecologist role will be hybrid between 2 sites and home, supervising and monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with project plans and ecological good practice. This role will be inside IR35 (Umbrella / PAYE only). Initial 12 month contract.

Candidate Requirements

1. Degree / diploma or equivalent in Environment and / or Ecology
2. Badger licencing and surveys
3. Bat licence and surveys
4. Reptile surveys
5. GCN surveys
6. Habitat and landscaping scheme experience
7. BNG experience preferable
8. Hold a valid CSCS or CCNSG Card or ability to obtain one to get onto site
9. At least 5 years’ experience as an ECoW / Ecologist
10. Hold membership with the Association of ECOW’s as an associate member or better (desirable)
11. Have active Continual Professional Development as an ECoW / Ecologist
12. Previously held ECoW positions on large infrastructure projects
13. Fully conversant in Scottish law, legislation and consenting
14. Competent in ensuring compliance with Environmental Plans and Procedures at a site level
15. Must be client facing and feel comfortable monitoring tier contractors
16. Must be proactive, self-motivated and work well in a team
17. Competent in the English and Microsoft Office

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide.

With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.