Senior Ecologist

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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

As a Senior Ecologist, you would be joining our team of over 50 ecologists with more than 30 years of experience undertaking ecological surveys and assessments, as well as providing advice on soil, land use, hydrological and sustainable drainage issues, arboriculture, ecosystem services, natural capital assessment, biodiversity strategies and metrics, and cultural heritage. During this time, we have undertaken over 2,000 projects covering a wide range of environmental disciplines throughout the UK, in Europe, and beyond, for public and private clients.

As part of our Environmental team, you'll help improve quality of life. With your specialization in environmental management, or your technical or sustainability expertise, your work could involve protected species, pollution, surface water and materials management, air quality, or noise, in some of the world's busiest and most beautiful locations.

Presently, we are engaged on a variety of large and interesting projects, including urban and greenfield residential development, highway and rail schemes, power stations, electrical and gas infrastructure, and are working for a wide selection of clients based throughout the UK, including EDF Energy, National Grid, the Environment Agency, Transport for London, Highways England, Network Rail, the Canal and River Trust, and Housing Associations. We are also involved in international work via Environmental, Social and Health Impact Assessments and our natural capital community of practice.

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be accountable for the coordination and completion of assigned tasks and projects within the business unit or project team. You will be responsible for leading and managing the delivery of small projects to meet time, budget, and SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) targets, managing the ecological aspects of the client relationship so that delivery exceeds client expectations. You will take a leadership role on small to medium-sized projects, providing both direction and technical advice and leading by example.

We will ensure that we offer personal development opportunities that will allow you to progress your career and be mentored by industry-recognized technical leaders, who will lend their experience and ensure the training you receive gives you the best possible chance of success.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven commercial and project management skills for small to medium projects
• Knowledge of ecological principles, relevant environmental and EcIA legislation, policy, and guidance
• In-depth knowledge of particular plant or animal groups and appropriate field survey skills
• Experience in categorizing and assessing habitats from the plant communities present
• Excellent reporting skills, with a proven track record in writing Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), and Ecology Chapters for Environmental Statements
• Basic experience in writing or assisting with project and/or plan-level Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA)
• Experience of bid production and client interaction
• Ability to lead surveys and manage small survey teams