Principal Ecologist: Construction & Biodiversity Lead

VolkerWessels UK Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave with birthday off

Pension

Private medical care

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Shopping and restaurant discounts

Training and development opportunities

Family friendly policies

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Mental health / physical health / and

Job summary

VolkerFitzpatrick is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological strategy, risk management and compliance across construction and civil engineering projects. You will provide senior technical expertise to ensure projects meet legislative, client and environmental obligations while driving biodiversity enhancement across the business.

Applicants should hold a degree in Ecology or related field, be a Full Member of CIEEM, and have extensive experience on major construction or civil

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related field.
• Full Membership of CIEEM (essential).
• Extensive experience leading ecology on major construction or civil engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of UK wildlife legislation, protected species licensing and planning requirements.
• Experienced in large-scale impact assessments and complex mitigation design.
• CSCS card (or ability to obtain).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological strategy, risk management and compliance across projects.
• Provide senior technical expertise to meet legislative, client and environmental obligations.
• Drive biodiversity enhancement across the business.

Skills

CIEEM membership

CSCS card

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related field

Job description

VolkerFitzpatrick is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological strategy, risk management and compliance across construction and civil engineering projects. You will provide senior technical expertise to ensure projects meet legislative, client and environmental obligations while driving biodiversity enhancement across the business.

Applicants should hold a degree in Ecology or related field, be a Full Member of CIEEM, and have extensive experience on major construction or civil