Looking to deliver ecological leadership on one of the South East's most complex infrastructure schemes?

We're seeking a Senior Site Ecologist to take a leading role on a major highways project near Winchester, managing ecological deliverables through construction while ensuring legislative compliance and environmental protection.

This is a full-time site-based position, offering daily variety, strong project ownership, and the opportunity to work in a complex and sensitive ecological setting.

About the Project

This nationally significant highways scheme is focused on the redesign of a motorway junction, including an underpass, new slip roads and complex cut-and-fill earthworks. The project area presents ecological sensitivities including hazel dormice, bats, badgers and high-value habitats.

You'll be the ecological lead on site - engaging with consultant ECoW's, contractors, and construction managers to coordinate surveys, mitigations and licensing requirements in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment.

What You'll Be Doing

* Coordinate and manage ecological delivery during construction

* Act as the day-to-day ecological lead, attending briefings and working alongside site teams

* Oversee consultant ECoW input and ensure correct levels of ecological coverage on site

* Address protected species constraints and secure compliance with relevant licences

* Provide on-the-ground support and advice to operational teams and stakeholders

* Engage regularly with regulators and environmental advisors to ensure successful project outcomes

What We're Looking For

* Previous experience in ecology, including construction-phase site work

* One or more protected species licences - ideally hazel dormouse or bat (Level 1 or 2)

* Strong knowledge of ecological legislation and infrastructure project delivery

* Confident communicator with the gravitas to influence decisions on a live site

* Degree in ecology or related subject preferred; relevant experience will also be considered

* CIEEM membership desirable (funding support available)

* Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

* Competitive basic salary

* Company car

* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

* Private healthcare (for you and partner)

* Paid professional memberships (e.g. CIEEM)

* Generous employer pension scheme

* Permanent, full-time role

* Ongoing Training & Development opportunities

* Family-Friendly Policies (including enhanced parental leave)

* Share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

* Strong progression potential into other regional infrastructure projects post-completion

Why Join?

* This role offers the chance to lead ecology on a high-profile project where your expertise and decision-making will directly shape construction outcomes.

* You'll be working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment where no two days are the same.

* Backed by a supportive environment and sustainability team, you'll have the platform to grow your career in ecological leadership within major infrastructure delivery.

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) - Global Recruitment Experts in Sustainability, ESG & HSE