Job Title: Senior EcologistJob PurposeTo lead the provision of ecological expertise to Works Delivery or Delivery Unit. To provide support and guidance to integrate the Network Rail Environment Policy and environment management systems to deliver legislative compliant projects and to contribute to continuous improvement in environment and ecological management. PTSAC/DC Key AccountabilitiesLead and direct a team of Ecologists to undertake a range of railway infrastructure Ecological field surveys, including protected species surveys, Phase 1 Habitat Surveys, ecological impact assessments, support the completion of biodiversity accounting and the production of habit management plans.Oversee the specialist ecological advice and guidance provided to senior leaders, project management teams, Works Delivery and Maintenance teams.Lead the provision of regular project updates and deliver progress reports including, risks and issues, to the relevant project / programme management team.Write clear, concise surveys, map target notes, and have the ability to compile vegetation management scoping documents in line with the relevant Network Rail standards and suitable for the Contracts and Procurement tendering purposes.Liaise with the Environmental Specialist team on project surveys and agree appropriate mitigation strategies to comply with current legislation.Direct the completion of data analysis from survey results to support the delivery of remitted works to programme.Lead the ..... full job details .....