Senior Ecologist: Biodiversity & Net Gain Lead (Hybrid)

Stantec; West of England; Híbrido; GBP 55.000 - 85.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Hybrid / Flexible working

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Resumo da vaga

Stantec seeks experienced Senior/Principal Ecologists to join its Ecology team across the UK, delivering ecological services on residential, infrastructure and energy projects. You will oversee surveys, reports and planning processes, and help drive biodiversity enhancement and Biodiversity Net Gain strategies.

You will manage field surveys, mentor junior ecologists and contribute to innovative nature-based solutions while collaborating with clients and planning authorities.

Qualificações

• Degree in Ecology/Conservation/Earth Sciences or related environmental discipline.
• Full member of CIEEM, or working towards full membership.
• Strong understanding of UK ecology, environmental legislation and planning system.
• Proven consultancy experience delivering complex ecological projects through planning and/or delivery stages.
• Experience preparing and reviewing ecological assessments (PEA, EcIA, HRA, Biodiversity chapters).
• Knowledge of UK Hab classification and Defra Biodiversity Metric reporting.
• Experience preparing fee proposals and managing project budgets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically to solve ecological challenges.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver and oversee ecological assessments and mitigation strategies for 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, 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.

Conhecimentos

Consultancy experience

Stakeholder management

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Creative and strategic thinking

Formação

Ecology degree (or related)

CIEEM membership (full or in progress)

Descrição da vaga

Stantec seeks experienced Senior/Principal Ecologists to join its Ecology team across the UK, delivering ecological services on residential, infrastructure and energy projects. You will oversee surveys, reports and planning processes, and help drive biodiversity enhancement and Biodiversity Net Gain strategies.

You will manage field surveys, mentor junior ecologists and contribute to innovative nature-based solutions while collaborating with clients and planning authorities.