Lead Ecologist

at  Thames Water Utilites

As a Lead Ecologist within the Capital Delivery team in London and the surrounding areas, you will play a crucial role in the Technical Assurance team, collaborating closely with Environmental Technical Assurance Engineers. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to various engaging projects within the water sector and provides a platform for significant career growth. Join us for a rewarding and impactful career with limitless growth potential.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING AS A LEAD ECOLOGIST

• Your key responsibility will be to oversee de-risking and mitigation activities throughout the project lifecycle from Preliminary Design through completion, with a specific focus on ecology-related risks. In this role, you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative environment. Your support for proactive initiatives such as conducting ecological walkovers for protected species will be crucial, making you an integral part of the team.
• You will collaborate with project teams to ensure smooth project delivery. A crucial part of your role will be reviewing contractors’ Ecology and Protected Species documentation, including Method Statements for ecological surveys, PEAs, and biodiversity assessments, to ensure they meet the required standards. You will also play a significant role in supporting biodiversity net gain commitments across major capital projects.
• You act as a critical interface between Capital Delivery and the various internal and external stakeholder groups involved in BNG. You will play a significant role in enhancing biodiversity. Your efforts in driving the Contractor’s compliance with achieving biodiversity net gain and promoting ecological awareness to embed a culture of environmental responsibility will give you a strong sense of purpose and contribution.
• Support manages relationships with regulators such as Natural England, environmental groups, and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with relevant environmental legislation at project and programme levels.
  Based in Hybrid, Hampton, one day a week, you will be required on-site as part of your role requires you to.
  36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING TO THE ROLE

• Degree or a master’s in Ecology, Conservation, Earth Sciences or a related topic.
• Full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management. (CIEEM) (preferred).
• Protected species survey knowledge.
• Expertise with the industry standard Biodiversity Metric.
• Confidence to speak to all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Background of working on large projects.