Principal Ecologist: Infrastructure Projects Lead

isepglobal; Carterton; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Competitive annual leave with birthday

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Job summary

VolkerFitzpatrick is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join our team, taking a leadership role in supporting the delivery of our major infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes guiding ecological strategy, risk management and mentoring across civil engineering initiatives.

We value a degree in Ecology or related field and extensive experience leading ecology on large construction projects, with a strong understanding of BNG measurement and delivery.

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.
• Strategic risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecology on VolkerFitzpatrick's major infrastructure projects.
• Support delivery of major infrastructure projects with ecological input.
• Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to junior ecologists.

Skills

Ecology project leadership

Leadership

Risk management

BNG measurement understanding

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related field

Job description

VolkerFitzpatrick is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join our team, taking a leadership role in supporting the delivery of our major infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes guiding ecological strategy, risk management and mentoring across civil engineering initiatives.

We value a degree in Ecology or related field and extensive experience leading ecology on large construction projects, with a strong understanding of BNG measurement and delivery.