Principal Ecologist — Lead High-Impact Environmental Projects

Arcadis; Exeter; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join our environmental team. You will lead a portfolio of ecological surveys and assessments, overseeing delivery from concept to consent, with a focus on biodiversity metrics, soil and water issues, and stakeholder engagement.

You will mentor ecologists, manage bids and projects, ensure compliance with EcIA legislation, and contribute to our Natural Capital and sustainability goals across national and international projects.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of ecological principles, biodiversity metrics, relevant environmental and ecological impact assessment (EcIA) legislation, policy and guidance.
• In-depth knowledge of particular plant or animal groups and appropriate field survey skills.
• Proven track record in writing and delivering Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), writing and/or delivering Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs) and Ecology Chapters for Environmental Statements which have been successfully consented.
• Proven track record in writing project and/or plan-level Habitat Regulation Assessments (HRAs).
• Excellent commercial and project management skills for a range of project sizes.
• Proven experience of bid production for a range of projects and client interaction.
• Ability to line manage and potentially to lead a team.
• Hold survey and/or mitigation/conservation licenses.
• Leads in the design and compliance of biosecurity and health and safety protocols.
• Chartered Environmentalist/Ecologist (or demonstrably approaching Chartered Ecologist).
• Full member of CIEEM.
• The ability to travel, when necessary.

Responsibilities

• As a Principal Ecologist, you will be accountable for the quality control, coordination and completion of assigned tasks and projects within the Business Unit or project team.
• As a Principal Consultant, you will be responsible for leading and managing the delivery of a range of projects to meet time, budgetary and SHEQ targets, managing the ecological aspects of the client relationship so that delivery exceeds client expectations.
• You will take a leadership role on projects and within the team, providing both direction and technical advice and leading by example.
• We will ensure that we offer personal development which will allow you to progress your career and offer you the opportunity to be mentored by industry-recognised Technical Leaders in their field.

Job description

Arcadis in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join our environmental team. You will lead a portfolio of ecological surveys and assessments, overseeing delivery from concept to consent, with a focus on biodiversity metrics, soil and water issues, and stakeholder engagement.

You will mentor ecologists, manage bids and projects, ensure compliance with EcIA legislation, and contribute to our Natural Capital and sustainability goals across national and international projects.