Ecologist
- Location:
-
North Wales
- Sector:
- Oil & Gas
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/091136
Role
NEW Job Opportunity - Ecologist - Initial 12 month outside IR35 Contract
Our Client has a requirement for an Ecologist, who will be required to work on a Contract basis in Talacre, North Wales.
Purpose of the position: As Ecological Clerk of Work you will be part of the QHSE department within the Environmental team. You will support, oversee and monitor the Construction Contractor with the implementation of measures defined within the OCEMP. You will ensure pre-construction surveys are undertaken and any advance mitigation measures required are implemented. You will join our Clients Decommissioning & Carbon Capture and Storage project.
How can you support us? Here below your responsibilities:
- Provide ecological advice to the Construction Contractor over the entire construction program
- Undertake or oversee pre-construction surveys for protected species in the areas affected by the TCPA Proposed Development
- Monitor ecological conditions during the Construction Stage to identify additional constraints that may arise as a result of natural changes to ecological baseline over time (e.g. the monitoring of badger activity within and in close proximity to construction works)
- Provide ecological toolbox talks to site personnel (including ecological receptors) to make them aware of ecological constraints and information;
- Highlight mitigation to minimize impacts and make site personnel aware of their responsibility with regards to wildlife and sensitive habitats in the context of legislation and policy
- Monitor the implementation of mitigation measures during the Construction Stage to ensure compliance with protected species legislation, licensing, and commitments within the ES
- Deliver coherent and timely solutions to ecological constraints;
What are we looking for?
- Education: BEng or BSc majoring in ecology or environment sciences or similar
- Experience: 10 years in ecological activities possibly for an Oil&Gas project with environmental challenges
- Technical knowledge: UK and/or Welsh environmental legislation, habitat and protected species ecology
- Certification: Membership of the CIEEM and/or of the AEECoW or working towards it, UK driving licence
Company information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for an Ecologist looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.
