Mike Oconnor Infrastructure Ecologist
Principal Ecologist @Enable
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WORK HISTORY
Principal Ecologist @Enable
Principal Ecologist specialising in infrastructure ecology (civils, utilities, rail, road), land management, and environmental risk mitigation. Developed and managed an ISO-based EcMS approach and programme of ecological services that took projects from initial identification of ecological risks through mitigation and licensing to on-the-ground delivery‑readiness, integrating with P6 planning methodology. Led the improvement of ecological service capability and resilience through creation of IMS controls, risk reporting, and the enhancement of ecological supply chain capacity and quality.
EDUCATION
Lancaster University
MSc Programme, Environmental Philosophy
Queen Mary University of London
PhD Programme, Ecological Science
University of Warwick - Warwick Business School
Certificate, Business Leadership
The University of Edinburgh
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Applied Ethology
Sheffield Hallam University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Railway Engineering
University of Aberdeen
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Ecological Sciences
SKILLS
ABOUT MIKE OCONNOR INFRASTRUCTURE ECOLOGIST
Infrastructure Ecologist and Environmental Engineer capable of working across all levels of strategic management, evidenced by a career-to-date that has delivered £90million+ in cost savings and performance enhancements within complex infrastructure environments. Expertise in the integration of physical asset management, engineering practices, and sustainability principles. Specialisms in biodiversity management and ecological protection and enhancement using the principles of Mitigation Hierarchy, Biodiversity Net Gain, and Nature Recovery; the asset management of railway infrastructure; infrastructure climate adaptation; and railway environmental management. Demonstrated success in driving operational efficiency, developing corporate environmental and engineering capability, pioneering biodiversity management innovation, and ensuring regulatory compliance and stakeholder satisfaction. Passionate about building safe, reliable, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure for the future.
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