Senior Ecologist - Biodiversity & Nature-Based Solutions

Stantec; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Pension and life cover

Annual leave with buy/sell option

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior / Principal Ecologist to lead ecological services across a diverse UK project portfolio, advising clients and project teams, shaping sustainable proposals and maximizing biodiversity enhancement.

You will manage surveys, produce technical reports, support planning and licensing, mentor junior ecologists, and help deliver Biodiversity Net Gain strategies through habitat creation and restoration.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex ecological projects through planning and/or delivery stages.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of UK ecology and environmental legislation.

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.
• Manage and coordinate ecological field surveys through our network of ecologists.
• Lead the preparation and review of technical reports, including PEA, EcIA, HRA 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

UK ecology experience

Stakeholder management

Planning system knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Ecology/Conservation or related environmental discipline

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior / Principal Ecologist to lead ecological services across a diverse UK project portfolio, advising clients and project teams, shaping sustainable proposals and maximizing biodiversity enhancement.

You will manage surveys, produce technical reports, support planning and licensing, mentor junior ecologists, and help deliver Biodiversity Net Gain strategies through habitat creation and restoration.