Senior Ecologist - Biodiversity & Compliance Lead

VolkerWessels; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Life Assurance

Private medical care

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Mental health support

Job summary

VolkerWessels is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological strategy, risk management and compliance across construction and civil projects. The role provides senior technical expertise, ensuring projects meet environmental obligations while advancing biodiversity and best practice across the business.

The successful candidate will drive ecological assessments, manage licencing and mitigation design, and support high-profile infrastructure programmes within Volker Fitzpatrick and the

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.

Skills

CSCS card

Driving licence

Ecology leadership

UK wildlife legislation

Mitigation licensing

Education

Degree in Ecology/Environmental Science

CIEEM membership

Job description

VolkerWessels is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological strategy, risk management and compliance across construction and civil projects. The role provides senior technical expertise, ensuring projects meet environmental obligations while advancing biodiversity and best practice across the business.

The successful candidate will drive ecological assessments, manage licencing and mitigation design, and support high-profile infrastructure programmes within Volker Fitzpatrick and the