Senior Ecologist – Biodiversity Lead for Major Civil Projects

VolkerWessels UK Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Job summary

Volker Fitzpatrick, part of VolkerWessels UK, seeks a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological strategy, risk management and compliance across its construction and civil engineering projects. You will provide senior technical expertise to meet environmental obligations while driving biodiversity improvements across the business.

Applicants should hold a degree in ecology or related field, be a full CIEEM member, and bring extensive experience in major projects, LS, 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 to ensure projects meet legislative, client and environmental obligations.
• Drive biodiversity enhancement across the business and promote best practice.

Skills

Ecology expertise

Project leadership

UK wildlife legislation

Impact assessments

Mitigation design

Protected species licensing

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Ecology/Environmental Science

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Volker Fitzpatrick, part of VolkerWessels UK, seeks a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological strategy, risk management and compliance across its construction and civil engineering projects. You will provide senior technical expertise to meet environmental obligations while driving biodiversity improvements across the business.

Applicants should hold a degree in ecology or related field, be a full CIEEM member, and bring extensive experience in major projects, LS, and licensing.