Senior Ecologist & Biodiversity Lead | Flexible Working

Energy Jobline CVL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave + birthday off

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Family friendly policies

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Mental health support

24/7 Virtual GP service

Job summary

VolkerFitzpatrick is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological strategy and compliance across our construction and civil engineering projects. You will provide senior technical guidance, ensuring environmental obligations are met and biodiversity is enhanced across the business.

The role requires a degree in Ecology or related field, CIEEM membership, and extensive experience in major projects, with a strong grasp of UK wildlife legislation and licensing.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological strategy, risk management and compliance across VolkerFitzpatrick's construction and civil engineering projects.
• Provide senior technical expertise, ensuring projects meet legislative, client, and environmental obligations.
• Drive biodiversity enhancement across the business.
• Support on multiple projects within VolkerFitzpatrick.

Skills

Ecology leadership

Project leadership

UK wildlife legislation

Protected species licensing

Impact assessments

Driving licence

CSCS card

Education

Degree in Ecology / Environmental Science

CIEEM membership

Job description

VolkerFitzpatrick is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological strategy and compliance across our construction and civil engineering projects. You will provide senior technical guidance, ensuring environmental obligations are met and biodiversity is enhanced across the business.

The role requires a degree in Ecology or related field, CIEEM membership, and extensive experience in major projects, with a strong grasp of UK wildlife legislation and licensing.