Principal Ecologist: Construction & Biodiversity Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Private medical care

Flexible working opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

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

Key requirements include a degree in ecology or environmental science, full CIEEM membership, and extensive experience on major projects, with strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and licensing.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related field.
• Full Membership of CIEEM (essential).
• Experience leading ecology on major construction or civil engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of UK wildlife legislation and licensing requirements.
• Experience in large-scale impact assessments and mitigation design.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological strategy, risk management and compliance across projects.
• Provide senior technical expertise to meet legislative and environmental obligations.
• Drive biodiversity enhancement across the business.
• Oversee protected species surveys and mitigation planning.

Skills

Ecology leadership

UK wildlife legislation

Mitigation design

Protected species survey

Biodiversity Net Gain

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

CIEEM membership

Job description

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

Key requirements include a degree in ecology or environmental science, full CIEEM membership, and extensive experience on major projects, with strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and licensing.