At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure environmental compliance and protect local biodiversity on a major infrastructure project.
- Company: Join a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor in Hampshire.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working hours, and hands-on experience in ecology.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on biodiversity while working on exciting engineering projects.
- Qualifications: Experience with ecological surveys and a valid Dormouse survey licence required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Hampshire (On-site, Full-Time)
Contract Type: Contract
Project Type: Major Infrastructure (Tier 1 Highways)
Reporting to: Lead Ecologist
Are you an experienced Ecologist looking to make an impact on a major infrastructure project? We are partnering with a Tier 1 Main Contractor to recruit a team of dedicated Ecological Clerks of Works (ECoW) and General Ecologists for a high-profile highways scheme in Hampshire. Working closely under the direction of a Lead Ecologist, you will play a vital role in ensuring environmental compliance, protecting local biodiversity, and keeping a major engineering project on track.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the on-site ECoW, providing ecological mitigation, tool-box talks, and watching briefs for construction crews.
- Conduct robust ecological surveys, specifically focusing on nesting birds, bats, and dormice.
- Collaborate with the site engineering teams to ensure working methods align with environmental permits and legislation.
- Report directly to the Lead Ecologist, who will manage and schedule your day-to-day site activities.
- Safely manage your workload across a flexible rota, which will include essential night works and occasional weekend shifts to align with construction phases.
What We Are Looking For
- Species Expertise: Proven experience conducting surveys and mitigation for bats, nesting birds, and dormice.
- Licensing: Holder of a valid Dormouse survey/mitigation licence.
Ecologist / ECoW in Hampshire employer: Randstad Construction and Property
Join a forward-thinking company in Hampshire that prioritises environmental stewardship and employee development. As an Ecologist or ECoW, you will be part of a collaborative team dedicated to protecting local biodiversity while working on significant infrastructure projects. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, flexible rotas, and opportunities for professional growth, this role offers a meaningful career path in a supportive and dynamic work culture.
Contact Details:
Randstad Construction and Property Recruitment Team
