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Title  

Ecologist | Cardiff
Reference     (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
Sectors   Conservation & Ecology
Location   Wales (South) - UK
Salary   £41,711 – £ 46,925.
Type   Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status   Full Time
Level   Mid Level
Deadline   24/08/2023
Company Name   Network Rail
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Website   Further Details / Applications
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Description  

To provide ecological expertise to the Cardiff Maintenance Delivery Unit, this will include providing advice, support and guidance to enable maintenance teams to deliver legislative compliance. Being an integral part of the delivery team where you will help identify solutions that will assist in delivering a safe and reliable railway across the South Wales area and beyond.

Key Accountabilities

 1.       Undertake and complete a range of Ecological field surveys, including protected species surveys and extended Phase 1 Habitat Surveys.

2.       Collate, write up and review survey results and mapping target notes and review to identify appropriate recommendations.

3.       Manage the implementation and embedding of recommendations to deliver continuous improvement.

4.       Undertake and complete environmental impact assessments.

5.       Lead the development of appropriate mitigation strategies, utilising results of surveys and liaising with Environmental Specialist’s and the Arboriculture team.

6.       Analyse and interpret data, using specialist software programs. Produce periodic and ad hoc reports to a high technical standard within prescribed timescales.

7.       Provide specialist ecological advice and guidance to site managers, engineers, planners, and others associated with the undertaking and completion of surveys and / or assessments.

8.       Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including statutory bodies, local authorities, and members of the public.

9.       Assist in the production of environmental appraisal reports.

10.    Carry out research as required.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

·       Comprehensive field experience

·       A relevant higher degree in Ecology, Zoology, Biological Sciences, or other relevant Environmental Sciences

·       Good understanding of UK and European wildlife legislation and best practice guidance experience

·       Be able to identify baseline Ecological constraints during site visits

·       Have significant experience of standard survey protocols and methodologies

·       Ability to complete rare species surveys

·       Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills

·       Task orientated team player

·       Strong report writing skills

Desirable

·       Knowledge of operational railway environment

·       Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard

·       Full/associate/graduate membership of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) (depending on experience)

·       Experience attending client meetings and working with multi-disciplinary teams

·       Competent with Microsoft Office

·       Full UK driving licence

How to Apply

Salary:  £41,711 – £46,925.

Network Rail Benefits – To find out about what benefits we offer, click here

Closing date: 24th August 2023

Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications.  Late applications will not be accepted.

Please note the recruitment process for this role is a Competency based interview.

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed. All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Click here for more information.

Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words for us. We’re constantly striving to make sure we provide a welcoming and safe environment for everyone.  We recognise that certain groups are under-represented within our team and we’re working closely with our regional diversity and inclusion networks to make sure we support these groups as best as we can.

Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak’s Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you’re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail.  You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.

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