​What is a Senior Ecologist?

A Senior Ecologist within construction plays a critical role in ensuring that construction projects are carried out in an environmentally responsible manner. They are responsible for identifying and assessing potential environmental impacts of construction activities, and developing strategies to mitigate those impacts.

A Senior Ecologist plays a critical role in ensuring that construction projects are carried out in an environmentally responsible manner, while also maintaining compliance with environmental regulations and policies.

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What are the typical duties and activities for a Senior Ecologist?

From employer to employer the description of a Senior Ecologist job will vary, however typical duties and activities undertaken include:

  • Environmental Impact Assessments: Conducting environmental impact assessments to identify potential impacts of construction activities on the environment and developing strategies to mitigate those impacts.

  • Habitat and Species Assessments: Conducting habitat and species assessments to identify any endangered species or protected habitats within the construction area, and developing strategies to minimise disturbance to those areas.

  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring that all construction activities comply with relevant environmental regulations and policies, including those related to wildlife protection, water quality, and air quality.

  • Wildlife Management Plans: Developing wildlife management plans to minimise the impact of construction activities on local wildlife, including implementing measures such as relocation or habitat enhancement.

  • Erosion and Sediment Control: Providing guidance on the use of erosion and sediment control measures to minimise soil erosion and protect water quality during construction.

  • Sustainable Building Practices: Providing guidance on sustainable building practices, including the use of environmentally friendly building materials and construction techniques.

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging with stakeholders such as community groups, environmental organisations, and government agencies to ensure that their concerns are addressed and that the project is carried out in a socially responsible manner.

  • Monitoring and Reporting: Conducting regular monitoring of construction activities to ensure that environmental impacts are minimised, and preparing reports to document environmental compliance and progress towards project goals.

Skills required to be a successful Senior Ecologist

To be successful within a Senior Ecologist job, the below skills are important;

  • Environmental knowledge

  • Ecological expertise

  • Project management skills

  • Communication skills

  • Analytical skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Problem-solving skills

  • Teamwork skills

How can we help with your Senior Ecologist job search?

For over 15 years we have specialised in securing contract and permanent opportunities for Senior Ecologists across the Construction, Civils, Rail, Power and Telecoms sectors.

Working globally with the largest contractors, consultancies, along with many infrastructure owners and operators, we are ideally positioned to work with talented Senior Ecologists and secure the market's leading Senior Ecologist jobs.

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​Leicester is a town located in Leicestershire in the East Midlands. Lying on the River Soar, Leicester has an estimated population of 329,839 as of the 2011 census and covers an area of 28 square miles. Leicester has seen numerous large scale construction projects over the past couple of years and has multiple large constructions projects in the pipeline, such as:

New bus station at St Margaret’s

This project sees an ambitious £13.5million regeneration of Leicester’s St Margaret’s bus station and its surrounding streets. The construction of a striking new building to replace the old St Margaret’s bus station and creating more attractive routes for pedestrians and cyclists as part of a major scheme to revamp this part of the city centre.

£50 million mixed-use Leicester regeneration scheme

A £50 million mixed-use development set to catalyse regeneration in the Waterside area of Leicester has now been completed. As part of this huge project, the area saw the new development of two major new hotels, both operated by the Accor hospitality group. A 10-storey Novotel offers 154 bedrooms and a variety of indoor facilities including a gym, meeting rooms, and a ground floor bar and restaurant. While an Aparthotel Adagio boasts 95 luxury studio or one-bed apartments, spread over six floors.

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