Principal Ecologist – Infrastructure Projects Lead

VolkerWessels UK Ltd; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Competitive annual leave + birthday

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts & vouchers

Training & development

Flexible working

Mental health support

Virtual GP service

Job summary

VolkerFitzpatrick is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join our team, playing a key leadership role in supporting the delivery of our major infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will hold a degree in Ecology or related field, have extensive experience leading ecology on major construction projects, and possess a strong understanding of BNG measurement, along with mentoring and strategic risk management.

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 major infrastructure projects.
• Support delivery of major infrastructure projects with ecology leadership.
• Mentor junior ecologists and build ecological capability.
• Integrate ecological considerations into project planning and risk management.

Skills

Degree in Ecology

Leadership

BNG measurement

Mentoring

Strategic risk management

Education

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related field

Job description

VolkerFitzpatrick is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join our team, playing a key leadership role in supporting the delivery of our major infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will hold a degree in Ecology or related field, have extensive experience leading ecology on major construction projects, and possess a strong understanding of BNG measurement, along with mentoring and strategic risk management.