At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the on-site Ecologist, conducting surveys and providing ecological support for construction teams.
- Company: Join a leading environmental team on a prestigious Tier 1 highways project.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working hours, and opportunities for night and weekend shifts.
- Other info: Supportive team environment with great career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in ecology while working on exciting infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Experience with bats, nesting birds, and dormice; valid CSCS card required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 36400 £ per year.
Location: Hampshire (On site, Full Time)
Contract Type: Contract
Project Type: Major Infrastructure (Tier 1 Highways)
Reporting to: Lead Ecologist
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the on-site ECoW, providing ecological mitigation, toolbox 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 (Class 1 or equivalent) is highly desirable/essential.
- Infrastructure Experience: Prior experience working on-site with Tier 1 main contractors or on large-scale highways/infrastructure projects.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work full-time on site, including night shifts and weekends as required by the construction schedule.
- Certifications: Valid CSCS card is required for site access.
- Communication: Strong communication skills to confidently advise site managers and contractors on compliance.
What's on Offer?
- Scale: The opportunity to add a prestigious, large-scale Tier 1 highways project to your portfolio.
- Structure: Work within a supportive environmental team with schedules managed by a Lead Ecologist.
- Compensations: Competitive day rates/salary (plus uplift for night and weekend work).
If you are a Hampshire-based Ecologist (or willing to relocate/commute) and hold the relevant species experience, we want to hear from you. Hit apply.
Ecologist / ECoW in Winchester employer: TipTopJob
As an Ecologist / ECoW with us in Hampshire, you will join a dynamic and supportive environmental team dedicated to delivering impactful ecological solutions on major infrastructure projects. We offer competitive compensation, including uplifts for night and weekend work, and a flexible working schedule that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Our commitment to employee growth and diversity ensures that you will thrive in a culture that values your expertise and contributions.
