Assistant Ecologist

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Working for a large firm of consulting engineers, the ecologist will be required to provide technical support in overseeing the refurbishment of the overhead lines, with the specific duties of:
- Undertaking ecological watching briefs and tool box talks
- Undertaking ecological mitigation works as requested by the Lead Ecologist
- Overseeing the work being undertaken by the contractor as specified in associated CCW protected species disturbance licenses.
- Undertaking habitat and protected species surveys and assessments
- Botanical skills would be an advantage but not essential.
Candidate must have a clean driving licence, able to work weekends (as required), and ideally located near to Pembroke. Candidates will need:
- experience in dealing with protected species, in particular reptile, water voles and dormice.
- a good understanding of nature conservation legislation and implications.
- a CCW protected species licence ideally
- previous experience in undertaking ecological mitigation works and protected species surveys.
- previous experience and involvement in ecological projects within the power industry ideally
- previous experience undertaken watching briefs and toolbox talks.
- good communication skills and willingness, when required, to take the lead and supervision of others.