Senior Ecologist

Senior Ecologist

Rail industry

Contract Length: Initially until April 2027

Location: York, Leeds, Newcastle or Doncaster - 3 days on site or office / 2 days from home

IR35: In scope

Pay Rate: £385 umbrella

Description:

• Survey ecosystems and assess the diversity, profusion and behaviour of the different organisms within them.
• Conduct field surveys to collect biological information about the numbers and distribution of organisms.
• Carry out taxonomy, classification of organisms, applying sampling strategies and employing a range of habitat survey techniques.
• Aerial photography, maps carrying, environmental impact assessment, analysing and interpreting data, using specialist software programs.
• Work on habitat management and creation, write reports and issue recommendations.

Minimum Requirement:

• Previous rail experience in preferred
• Experienced and confident, comfortable working across senior management and front-line staff
• Able to influence and collaborate across different disciplines and adapt to that.

More details:

• Travel to various sites across North & East and East Coast will be required, along with undertaking field assessments/reports.
• Full/associate/graduate membership of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) (depending on experience/or working towards)

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