Principal Ecologist - Lead Biodiversity for Civil Projects

VolkerWessels UK Ltd.; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Private medical care

Flexible working opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

VolkerFitzpatrick is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological strategy and compliance across multiple civil engineering projects. You will provide senior technical guidance on biodiversity and regulatory requirements, shaping mitigation and enhancement across the business.

The role requires extensive experience in major construction/ecology projects, in-depth knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, and a readiness to drive best practice within VolkerFitzpatrick and the VolkerWessels UK

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 planning requirements.
• Experience in large-scale impact assessments and mitigation design.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological strategy, risk management and compliance across projects.
• Provide senior technical expertise ensuring legislative and environmental obligations are met.
• Drive biodiversity enhancement across the business.

Skills

Ecology leadership

CIEEM member

UK wildlife licensing

Impact assessment

Mitigation design

CSCS card

Full UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Tools

None

Job description

VolkerFitzpatrick is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological strategy and compliance across multiple civil engineering projects. You will provide senior technical guidance on biodiversity and regulatory requirements, shaping mitigation and enhancement across the business.

The role requires extensive experience in major construction/ecology projects, in-depth knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, and a readiness to drive best practice within VolkerFitzpatrick and the VolkerWessels UK