Balfour Beatty Vinci has an exciting opportunity for Ecology Manager to join our team based in Coleshill, Birmingham, working on the HS2 project.
About The Role:
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To support the BBV Ecology Technical Lead with the delivery of ecological mitigation requirements for construction to the required HS2 Technical Standards and to policy and legal requirements.
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To support the BBV Construction Ecology Specialists on refining and updating the BBV Construction Scope of Ecology works, with an accompanying resource plan and programme to include the construction of future ecological mitigation.
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Where possible, to be the Named Ecologist on protected species licences, leading licence implementation and overseeing work by the Accredited Agents.
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To work closely with the BBV Biodiversity Lead on integrating the DJV Ecology design team and the BBV Ecology Construction teams for one integrated design and construction team delivering efficiencies in the design and construction of ecology work and maximising the opportunities for ecological enhancements approved by HS2.
What You'll Be Doing:
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Developing robust and comprehensive ecological mitigation measures to avoid, minimise and then manage ecological risks, working collaboratively with the whole project team.
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Accountable for fit for purpose species-specific mitigation measures that meet HS2 and legal requirements and can withstand external scrutiny.
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Reviewing and assuring species-specific mitigation deliverables for Construction including Construction ESMPs, Protected Species Licence method statements; PWMS; Ecological related construction consents; ecological survey data; and Ecological chapters of the CEMP.
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Providing technical support for the BBV Ecology team.
The following qualities/ experience are essential:
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Member of an environmental/ecological professional body; Excellent knowledge of construction on major infrastructure schemes
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Knowledge and experience of delivering ecological mitigation requirements on major infrastructure schemes.
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Knowledge of ecological policy and legislation.
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Good computer skills particularly GIS tools (QGIS/ARCGIS or similar) and use of Office Suite.
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Experienced with collaborating with Natural England, Woodland Trust, Wildlife Trust and other Statutory bodies.
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Experience with implementing and reporting protected species licences.
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Experience in planning and undertaking all protected species surveys and mitigation works.
Why work for us:
Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) is responsible for designing and building part of the most exciting and challenging infrastructure project in Europe: HS2. We are building the West Midlands section of HS2's Phase One route, spanning approximately 90km from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire. We will be employing thousands of people from the region to design and build the civil infrastructure for HS2 and we are looking for a wide range of skills to join the team and support this unique and ground breaking project.
We aim to be a leader in equality, diversity and inclusion by creating a safe inclusive working environment for all - living our values of Safety, Respect, Integrity and Leadership. We are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging all staff to engage in a diverse range of year round learning opportunities and provide personal development opportunities. Our aim is to attract more people from diverse backgrounds to help us build on our inclusive culture.
We care about being inclusive and that means we encourage applications from people with diverse set of backgrounds and experiences. BBV is Disability Confident committed, and we welcome applications from candidates with a disability.
Flexible or agile working is encouraged at BBV and we recognise the value and diversity of candidates which this can bring to our business operations. Not every role can provide a variety of working patterns to suit people's personal needs however we are happy to discuss agile working opportunities at BBV with you.
About Us
Balfour Beatty VINCI is a long established joint venture between two global leaders in the delivery of critical infrastructure. Working together for over 30 years, we have been successful in delivering a number of significant infrastructures; creating unrivalled expertise and capability across rail, highways and aviation sectors in the UK and beyond.
In 2008, we announced our formal alliance with the aim of delivering modern and innovative solutions to the UK's infrastructure needs. Since then, our collaboration has gone from strength to strength. We've successfully bid and delivered many key projects for Crossrail and Highways England Smart Motorways Programme. Balfour Beatty VINCI is a powerhouse for critical infrastructure