Ecology Area Lead (546845)
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Role Overview
Position: Ecology Area Lead
Employer: Balfour Beatty (Balfour Beatty plc)
Requisition ID: 546845
Work Arrangement: HYBRID
Employment Type: Full-Time
Project & Infrastructure Context
Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) — UK’s Greenest Road Infrastructure Project — Manage the ecological deliverables for one major section of the landmark £1.2bn Lower Thames Crossing scheme to programme, budget and environmental quality standards, including protected species mitigation and habitat creation.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of project ecological requirements and protected species licensing in assigned work area
- Oversee site clearance and habitat management in line with Wildlife and Countryside Act standards
- Manage ecological clerk of works (ECoW) teams and specialist environmental sub-contractors
- Collaborate with Natural England, Environment Agency, and local wildlife trusts
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related discipline. Full CIEEM membership and demonstrable experience managing ecological mitigation on major infrastructure.
Visa Sponsorship & UK Skilled Worker Route Intelligence
Sponsor Entity: Balfour Beatty Group Limited / Balfour Beatty plc is an officially registered A-rated Sponsor under the UK Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors (Worker - Skilled Worker).
Sponsorship Status: Verified Licensed Sponsor eligible for eligible shortage engineering, commercial, and technical roles.
Application Route: 100% Direct official Balfour Beatty ATS Career Portal application link.
Compensation & Benefits Guidance
Estimated Package: GBP 50,000 - GBP 65,000
- Competitive pension scheme, private healthcare options, flexible working policies, employee share schemes, and chartership professional development support.
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