Ecologist

Location: Cwmbran (Hybrid, Office and Site) with travel across Wales and England

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (flexibility required for occasional nights/weekends)

Pay: Competitive

RSS Infrastructure is seeking a motivated ecologist to join our ecology and managed environments divisions. This is an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects across Wales and England, providing ecological clerk of works (ECoW), ecological appraisals, and protected species surveys. ecological expertise and support to clients and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological surveys and assessments in line with legislation, guidelines, and CIEEM best practice.
• Prepare detailed ecological reports, including mitigation strategies and habitat management plans.
• Provide ecological advice to clients and liaise with statutory bodies and stakeholders.
• Manage projects effectively, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Stay up to date with ecological legislation and best practice.
• Support business development through proposals and tenders.

Requirements

• Proven experience in an ecological role, particularly as Clerk of Works.
• Experience conducting protected species surveys (e.g., bats, great crested newts, dormice, reptiles).
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation (Wildlife and Countryside Act, Habitats Regulations).

• Degree in Ecology or equivalent.

• Membership of CIEEM.
• Protected species licences (e.g., bats, dormice).
• First Aid at Work, Manual Handling training.

• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.

• PTS, COSS, SMSTS, IOSH, CSCS (Desirable)

RSS Infrastructure (RSSI) is a leading service provider to the rail and construction industries. With over 200 full-time employees and a strong contingent workforce, we deliver high-quality services nationwide across Civils, Rail Operations, Signalling & Telecoms, Track Warning Systems, Arboriculture, Welding and more.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we actively encourage applications from reservists and veterans.

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