ECoW / Ecologist

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Finding solutions to climate change is the priority of the 21st century and means switching to low-carbon energy. At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. To achieve this, our 7,500 Switchers combine their historical engineering expertise and project management with digital technologies.

In our 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia) of operation, we are working on the production and distribution of low-carbon electricity, through the development of nuclear and renewable energies. We are also supporting the modernisation and development of energy grids, managing the setup and siting for new transmission and distribution networks, and using hydrogen to decarbonise the transport and industry sectors.

To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all the UK government has made a pledge to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and, as such, is pushing ahead with significant investment in nuclear and renewable energies. Assystem, as a leading provider of project management, design & construction supervision services within the nuclear industry, has aligned its own strategy to support this switch to low-carbon energy, whilst also recognising transport and infrastructure systems to be a major factor in influencing the outcome of government policy.

By acquiring Schofield Lothian in 2021, Assystem reaffirmed their commitment to the UK’s energy transition in combining strengths with a long-established provider of consultancy services to the transport and infrastructure sectors, through the delivery of sustainable performance improvements within four practice areas: Consents & Engagement; Commercial Management; Project Management; and Environmental Services.

We are recruiting for an Ecologist / ECOW to join our talented Ecology team at Assystem. We support both major commercial developments through to major infrastructure projects providing relevant surveys, assessments, site-based support, biodiversity net gain and urban greening factor assessment.

Initially we require a Graduate/ Assistant Consultant Ecologist to support our client on the construction of High Speed 2.  You’ll be responsible for assessing, managing and monitoring ecological constraints. You will be able to deliver concise ecological advice to clients to manage ecological compliance during construction.

Assist the Consent team/work with sub-contractors in monitoring ecology their compliance and undertaking inspections. Providing advice to the site production teams regarding ecological constraints, toolbox talks and watching briefs.

The role

• Ecological surveys prior to site clearance;
• Site checks for protected and notable species;
• Investigating and reporting on ecological incidents;
• Liaising with the client’s core environment & sustainability and project management teams;
• Conducting proactive ecological risk management
• Delivering Toolbox Talks and other pertinent ecological information
• Attending ECoW meetings and undertaking any actions outlined from these sessions.
• The ECoW will also attend regular site meetings to ensure a full understanding of the works programme.
• Support as part of the production and delivery of toolbox talks to the production team and sub-contractors;
• Analysing and interpreting ecological data
• Delivering concise weekly reporting
• Actively helping to deliver a culture of continual improvement of on-site ecological practice that is solution-orientated to support construction teams
• Contributing to wider business development activity

Relevant degree 

• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Employee referral scheme

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.