Data Coordinator Assistant (VEC)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide ecology survey support
• Offer advice on ecological matters
• Conduct on-site supervision related to ecology
• Work alongside lineside and drainage maintenance teams
• Undertake fieldwork
• Produce ecological reports
• Identify constraints to inform work delivery
• Supervise works as an ecological clerk of works
• Implement objectives of National Environment and Sustainability Strategy
• Procure and manage subcontractors
• Evaluate tenders
• Manage ongoing surveys
• Conduct site visits across Western Route

Requirements

Education

Undergraduate degree in Ecology, Zoology, Biological Sciences, or relevant Environmental Sciences

Experience

4 years relevant work experience

Required Skills

• Extended phase 1 habitat surveys
• Project ecologist supervision
• Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) experience
• Understanding of UK and European wildlife legislation
• Ecological survey protocols and methodologies
• Protected species surveys
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Organization skills
• Report writing
• Method statement writing
• Full UK driving license
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• GIS competency

Required Certifications

• Protected species survey licenses (desirable)
• PTS qualification (desirable)
• Membership of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) (desirable)
• Botanical skills to Level 4 FISC - BSBI (desirable)

Benefits

• Annual leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Paid volunteer time
• 75% leisure travel discount for family members
• 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets
• Discounted GWR network passes
• Healthcare offers
• Discounted healthcare club membership
• Childcare benefits
• 35 hour work week
• Hybrid working
• 5 days paid volunteering leave
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for Armed Forces community
• PROUD reward and recognition scheme