We are recruiting for an ambitious Ecological Clerk of Works looking for a new challenge in the world of tunnelling construction on the new HARP (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme) project.
Required- Membership (or eligibility) of the Chartered Instituteof Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). Desired
- Proven experience as an Ecological Clerk of Works orin ecological consultancy.
- Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or arelated discipline.
- Protected species licences (e.g., bats, great crestednewts) desirable
- Strong field survey skills, management plan andreport writing capabilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholderengagement skills.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure in aconstruction environment.
- Working knowledge of UK and EU wildlife legislation(e.g. Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, HabitatsRegulations 2017)
- Experience working on large infrastructure, transport,or utilities projects.
- Knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and NaturalCapital assessment and calculation.
- GIS or mapping experience.
HARP is a major scheme to maintaindrinking water supplies across Cumbria, Lancashire and Greater Manchester forfuture generations. The Haweswater Aqueduct is a 110km pipeline which runs fromthe Lake District, through Lancashire and into Greater Manchester. Originallyconstructed in the 1950s, the pipeline needs essential upgrade work and willsee the replacement of the existing tunnel sections to ensure it can continueto supply customers for generations to come.
The Ecologist will provide expert on site ecological support to ensure compliance withenvironmental legislation, planning conditions, and biodiversity mitigation commitments during constructionor development projects. This role acts as the liaison between the construction team, clients, statutoryagencies (e.g., Natural England, Environment Agency), and ecological stakeholders.
Requirements- Conduct ecological supervision and monitoring during pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases.
- Ensure compliance with ecological mitigation measures and environmental commitments.
- Carry out tool-box talks and ecological briefings for contractors and site operatives.
- Supervise and/or conduct ecological surveys (e.g., NVC, nesting birds, reptiles, bats, otter, badgers,great crested newts).
- Provide advice on best practice construction techniques to minimise ecological impact.
- Monitor ecological exclusion zones, buffer zones, and habitat protection areas.
- Produce site visit reports, compliance audits, and records of ecological constraints.
- Assist in the drafting and implementation of ecological aspects of Environmental Management Systemdocumentation and planning submissions, e.g. Construction Environmental Management Plans(CEMPs), Habitat Management Plans, and Landscape and Ecological Management Plans (LEMPs).
- Liaise with stakeholders including local planning authorities, ecologists, and NGOs.
- Respond promptly to unexpected ecological issues (e.g. protected species discoveries) and providesolutions to avoid project delays.