Senior Ecologist

Randstad Cpe London; London, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead ecological risk assessments and ensure biodiversity protection in major infrastructure projects. This role involves overseeing ecological aspects of complex projects and ensuring compliance with environmental legislation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ecology, with expertise in habitat restoration and species protection. With flexibility in work location, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on sustainability goals while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams across England. If you are passionate about ecology and making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Leitung ökologischer Risikoabschätzungen und Umsetzung von Maßnahmen.
• Starker Hintergrund in der Ökologie mit Fokus auf Lebensraumrestaurierung und Arten- und Naturschutz.

Responsibilities

• Sicherstellung der Integration ökologischer Überlegungen in Infrastrukturprojekte.
• Überwachung der nachhaltigen Bewirtschaftung natürlicher Umgebungen und Biodiversitätsschutz.

Skills

Ökologische Risikoabschätzungen

Lebensraumrestaurierung

Biodiversitätsmonitoring

Arten- und Naturschutz

Umwelt- und Naturschutzgesetzgebung

Projektmanagement

Zusammenarbeit mit multidisziplinären Teams

Education

HND oder gleichwertig

Job description

Job Title: Senior Ecologist

Location: Flexible, main offices are London or Birmingham but can be based anywhere from South of England to Midlands. You will spend a couple of days onsite and the rest either from the office or working from home, so can work out of supplier offices across England.

Rate: London - up to £65,580 or Birmingham - up to £61,140

Job Purpose:

The Senior Ecologist will be responsible for ensuring that ecological considerations are fully integrated into the planning, design, and management of major infrastructure projects. This includes overseeing the sustainable management of natural environments, ensuring that biodiversity is protected, and mitigating ecological risks effectively. The role also involves ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and contributing to the overall sustainability goals of the project.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

• Ability to lead and manage ecological risk assessments and implement mitigation measures to preserve biodiversity.
• Strong background in ecology, with a focus on habitat restoration, biodiversity monitoring, and species protection.
• In-depth understanding of environmental and ecological legislation relevant to large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Ability to oversee ecological aspects of complex projects and work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience liaising with statutory bodies, regulatory authorities, and external ecological experts.

We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks to ensure you can access the site worked as needed.

For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on <phone number removed> or email your CV and covering letter.

Required Qualifications:

• HND or equivalent