Principal Ecologist: Biodiversity & Infrastructure Impact

Arcadis; West of England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join our team of over 50 ecologists with extensive experience in ecological surveys and assessments across the UK and beyond. You will lead the delivery of complex projects, coordinate ecological inputs, manage client relationships and ensure compliance with SHEQ standards on site and in the studio.

The successful candidate will hold Chartered Environmentalist/Ecologist (or be approaching Chartered status), demonstrate strong project and bid-management

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of ecological principles, biodiversity metrics, relevant environmental and ecological impact assessment (EcIA) legislation, policy and guidance.
• In-depth knowledge of particular plant or animal groups and appropriate field survey skills.
• Proven track record in writing and delivering Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), writing and/or delivering Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs) and Ecology Chapters for Environmental Statements which have been successfully consented.
• Proven track record in writing project and/or plan-level Habitat Regulation Assessments (HRAs).
• Excellent commercial and project management skills for a range of project sizes.
• Proven experience of bid production for a range of projects and client interaction.
• Ability to line manage and potentially to lead a team.
• Hold survey and/or mitigation/conservation licenses.
• Leads in the design and compliance of biosecurity and health and safety protocols.
• Chartered Environmentalist/Ecologist (or demonstrably approaching Chartered Ecologist).
• Full member of CIEEM.
• The ability to travel, when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the quality control, coordination and completion of assigned tasks and projects within the Business Unit or project team.
• Lead and manage the delivery of a range of projects to meet time, budgetary and SHEQ targets, managing the ecological aspects of the client relationship so that delivery exceeds client expectations.
• Take a leadership role on projects and within the team, providing both direction and technical advice and leading by example.
• Offer personal development opportunities and mentoring from industry-recognised Technical Leaders.

Skills

Ecological principles

Biodiversity metrics

EcIA legislation

Project management

Bid development

Team leadership

Licenses (survey/mitigation)

Chartered Ecologist

Education

Chartered Ecologist (or approaching)

Full member of CIEEM

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join our team of over 50 ecologists with extensive experience in ecological surveys and assessments across the UK and beyond. You will lead the delivery of complex projects, coordinate ecological inputs, manage client relationships and ensure compliance with SHEQ standards on site and in the studio.

The successful candidate will hold Chartered Environmentalist/Ecologist (or be approaching Chartered status), demonstrate strong project and bid-management