Senior Ecologist

Arup; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm based in the UK is seeking a Senior Ecologist on a permanent contract to join their Midlands and West Nature team. Candidates will be responsible for managing the ecological input of various projects, leading junior ecologists, and delivering ecological assessments and reports. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, experience in ecological surveys, and strong project management skills, with opportunities to work on biodiversity design and climate resilience measures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, such as Ecology, Zoology, Geography or Biology.
• Associate of Full membership of CIEEM, or equivalent professional body, working towards Chartership.
• Experience in designing and carrying out ecological surveys.

Responsibilities

• Managing delivery of ecological input of projects from bidding to delivery.
• Management of more junior ecologists and advising on biodiversity design.
• Preparation/review of reports such as Ecological Impact Assessments.

Skills

Ecological surveys

Project management

Biodiversity design

Data analysis

GIS outputs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ecology or related field

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

Senior Ecologist

We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Ecologist on a permanent contract into our Midlands and West Nature team, to be based in either Birmingham, Bristol or Cardiff.

Responsibilities

Confidently and proactively managing the delivery of ecological input of projects from bidding to delivery, including client meetings, resourcing (including selection and management of sub-consultants, project controls and budgets). Management of more junior ecologists to help them develop their own careers and interests. Advising on biodiversity design, restoration/enhancement and integration of green infrastructure design and other nature-based solutions to secure biodiversity gain and strengthen climate change resilience measures. Preparation/review of clear and concise reports, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA), species survey reports, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), Habitats Regulations Appraisals (HRA), Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Assessments and Habitat Management and Maintenance Plans (HMMPs). Managing and undertaking field survey work, such as Phase 1 Habitat/ UKHab surveys (including condition scoring for BNG assessments and invasive species) and protected species surveys (e.g. for great crested newt, bats and badger). Data analysis of survey results, including managing the delivery of GIS outputs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, such as Ecology, Zoology, Geography or Biology (or equivalent). A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline is advantageous but not essential.
• Associate of Full membership of CIEEM, or equivalent professional body, working towards Chartership.
• Experience in designing and carrying out ecological surveys as part of delivering EcIA and HR. Experience of habitat design, management and monitoring.
• Experience of BNG and other metrics, natural capital / environmental net gain studies, site and corporate biodiversity strategies, Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), International Finance Corporation's Performance Standard 6, and nature-related policies would all be beneficial due to the varied nature of the work being undertaken and emerging.
• Experience of managing sub-consultants and reviewing their performance. Experience within a planning or environmental/ecological consultancy area.
• The position may entail travelling so a driving licence is important.

EEO Statement

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce.