Principal Ecologist - Lead Biodiversity on Major Projects
VolkerWessels UK
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Job summary
VolkerFitzpatrick, part of VolkerWessels UK, is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological strategy and risk management across major civil engineering projects. You will provide senior technical expertise to ensure compliance with legislation and client obligations while advancing biodiversity across the portfolio.
The role requires a degree in ecology or related field, full CIEEM membership, and extensive experience on large construction programmes, with strong knowledge of UK protected
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.
- Experienced in large-scale impact assessments and complex mitigation design.
- CSCS card (or ability to obtain).
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Responsibilities
- Lead ecological strategy, risk management and compliance across VolkerFitzpatrick’s construction and civil engineering projects.
- Provide senior technical expertise to ensure projects meet legislative, client and environmental obligations.
- Drive biodiversity enhancement across the business.
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Education
Job description
VolkerFitzpatrick, part of VolkerWessels UK, is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological strategy and risk management across major civil engineering projects. You will provide senior technical expertise to ensure compliance with legislation and client obligations while advancing biodiversity across the portfolio.
The role requires a degree in ecology or related field, full CIEEM membership, and extensive experience on large construction programmes, with strong knowledge of UK protected
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