Danny Sullivan Group are currently recruiting for an Ecologist for a role with a large civil engineering contractor specialising in water projects, tunnelling and pipeline works. They are looking for a candidate to join them to work across AMP8 projects that they have across the UK and to build their ecological side of the business in line with company growth. Ideal candidate would have practical experience on similar project types or in the civil engineering sector. Responsibilities: 1. Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and Strategy BNG Calculation: Lead the mandatory 10% Biodiversity Net Gain assessments using the statutory metric for all new water infrastructure assets. Habitat Creation: Oversee the design and implementation of onsite and offsite habitat banks to offset project footprints. Strategic Advice: Advise the design team early in the project lifecycle to "design out" ecological risks, saving millions in potential delays. 2. Fieldwork and Licensing Surveys: Conduct and oversee Phase 1 Habitat surveys and protected species surveys (Great Crested Newts, Bats, Water Voles, Otters, and Badgers). Licensing: Act as the named ecologist on European Protected Species (EPS) licenses and manage the relationship with Natural England or NatureScot. EcOW Role: Act as the Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW), providing tool-box talks to site teams and ensuring the "Construction Environmental Management Plan" (CEMP) is followed. 3. Stakeholder and Regulatory Liaison Regulator Management