Principal Ecologist in Birmingham

Energy Jobline ZR; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board in Birmingham seeks an experienced Principal Ecologist for a 6-month contract. The role involves providing technical assurance on ecological design, integrating ecological and landscape design, and overseeing habitat creation as part of a major infrastructure programme. Candidates should have significant experience in ecological design, knowledge of UK legislation, and a degree in Ecology or a related field.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in ecological design and delivery for large infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK ecological legislation and best practice.
• Skilled in project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Full UK driving licence; flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assurance on ecological design and mitigation.
• Integrate ecological and landscape design within civil engineering works.
• Oversee habitat creation, enhancement, and species mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with environmental standards, policy, and legislation.
• Lead problem-solving and support project delivery teams.
• Engage with statutory bodies and guide ecology and design teams.

Skills

Ecological design

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of UK ecological legislation

Education

Degree in Ecology or related field

Job description

Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide. We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Role

Principal Ecologist — Birmingham

Contract: 6 months initial | £500 per day Outside of IR35

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Ecologist to play a key role in delivering the Green Corridor and ensuring No Net Loss of Biodiversity on a major infrastructure programme.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assurance on ecological design and mitigation.
• Integrate ecological and landscape design within civil engineering works.
• Oversee habitat creation, enhancement, and species mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with environmental standards, policy, and legislation.
• Lead problem solving and support project delivery teams.
• Engage with statutory bodies and guide ecology and design teams.

About You

• Significant experience in ecological design and delivery for large infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK ecological legislation and best practice.
• Degree in Ecology or related field; CIEEM member (or eligible).
• Skilled in project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Full UK driving licence; flexibility to travel.

Application

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