Principal Ecologist

VolkerWessels UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Competitive annual leave + birthday

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Training & development

Flexible working

Employee Assistance programme

Mental health support

24/7 Virtual GP

Job summary

VolkerFitzpatrick is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological strategy and delivery on major infrastructure projects in the UK. You will oversee ecological assessments, monitoring, and regulatory compliance while integrating ecological requirements into project plans.

You will mentor junior ecologists and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high standards across all construction phases.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related field.
• Extensive experience leading ecology on major construction or civil engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of BNG measurement and delivery.
• Leadership and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecology on major construction or civil engineering projects.
• Guide ecological assessment and monitoring on infrastructure schemes.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate ecological requirements.
• Mentor junior ecologists and support skill development.

Skills

Ecology leadership

BNG delivery

Strategic risk management

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Ecology

Job description

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.

We are looking for a Principal Ecologist to join our team, playing a key leadership role in supporting the delivery of our major infrastructure projects.

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings.

We are looking for a Principal Ecologist to join our team, playing a key leadership role in supporting the delivery of our major infrastructure projects.

About you

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related field.
• Extensive experience leading ecology on major construction or civil engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of BNG measurement and delivery.
• Leadership and mentoring.
• Strategic risk management.
• Extensive experience leading ecology on major construction or civil engineering projects.

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.