Senior Ecologist – Biodiversity Lead (Hybrid)

Stantec; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Annual leave buy/sell days

Job summary

Stantec is seeking Senior / Principal Ecologists to join our Ecology team across the UK, including London, Cambridge, Exeter and more. You will lead ecological assessments, advise clients and manage surveys on a range of residential, infrastructure and regeneration projects.

The role focuses on Biodiversity Net Gain, habitat creation, licensing support and mentoring junior ecologists, with flexible hybrid working and strong development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Ecology, Conservation, Earth Sciences or a related environmental discipline.
• Full member of CIEEM, or working towards full membership.
• Strong understanding of UK ecology and planning system.
• Experience delivering complex ecological projects through planning and delivery stages.
• Experience preparing PEA, EcIA, HRA and Biodiversity chapters of Environmental Statements.
• Knowledge of UKHab classification and the Defra Biodiversity Metric.
• Experience preparing fee proposals and managing budgets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee ecological assessments and mitigation strategies for a wide range of development and infrastructure projects.
• Provide expert, evidence-based ecological advice to clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Coordinate ecological field surveys through our network of ecologists.
• Lead the preparation and review of technical reports, including PEA, EcIA, HRAs and Biodiversity chapters of Environmental Statements.
• Support the delivery of Biodiversity Net Gain strategies, habitat creation and restoration projects.
• Engage with planning authorities, statutory consultees and other stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Assist with protected species licensing and ecological mitigation programmes.
• Prepare fee proposals, manage project budgets and contribute to the successful delivery of projects.
• Mentor and support junior ecologists, helping to develop technical excellence across the team.
• Contribute to innovative approaches around nature-based solutions, natural capital and ecosystem services.

Skills

CIEEM member

UK ecology knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical report writing

Education

Ecology degree

Job description

Stantec is seeking Senior / Principal Ecologists to join our Ecology team across the UK, including London, Cambridge, Exeter and more. You will lead ecological assessments, advise clients and manage surveys on a range of residential, infrastructure and regeneration projects.

The role focuses on Biodiversity Net Gain, habitat creation, licensing support and mentoring junior ecologists, with flexible hybrid working and strong development opportunities.