Principal Ecologist: Lead Biodiversity & Compliance

VolkerWessels; Highgate; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Private medical care

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Volker Fitzpatrick, part of VolkerWessels UK, seeks a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological strategy and risk management across construction and civil engineering projects. You will ensure compliance with environmental obligations and drive biodiversity enhancement throughout the business.

The role requires extensive experience, a degree in ecology or environmental science, and full CIEEM membership, with CSCS and a driving licence preferred to support site-based work.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecology strategy and risk management across VolkerFitzpatrick's projects.
• Ensure projects meet legislative, client, and environmental obligations.
• Drive biodiversity enhancement across the business.

Skills

Leadership on projects

UK wildlife legislation

Protected species licensing

Mitigation design

Ecology strategy development

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Tools

CSCS card

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Volker Fitzpatrick, part of VolkerWessels UK, seeks a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological strategy and risk management across construction and civil engineering projects. You will ensure compliance with environmental obligations and drive biodiversity enhancement throughout the business.

The role requires extensive experience, a degree in ecology or environmental science, and full CIEEM membership, with CSCS and a driving licence preferred to support site-based work.