Senior Ecologist: Biodiversity Strategy & Mitigation Lead

VolkerWessels; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Pension

Private medical care

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Job summary

VolkerWessels is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological strategy and compliance across construction and civil engineering projects. You will provide senior technical guidance, ensuring biodiversity obligations are met and opportunities for enhancement are realized.

The role requires expertise in habitat assessments, biodiversity net gain, and mitigation design, with a focus on UK legislation and licencing for protected species.

Qualifications

• Degree in ecology or related field.
• Full membership of CIEEM is essential.
• Experience leading ecology on major construction or civil projects.
• Strong understanding of UK wildlife legislation and protected species licensing.
• Experience in impact assessments and mitigation design.
• CSCS card or ability to obtain one.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological strategy, risk management and compliance across VolkerFitzpatrick projects.
• Provide senior technical guidance on biodiversity and environmental obligations.
• Drive biodiversity enhancement initiatives across the business.

Education

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related field

Full Membership of CIEEM

CSCS card (or ability to obtain)

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

UK Habitats assessment

Biodiversity Net Gain

PEA / EcIA reports

Mitigation design

Protected species identification

UK wildlife legislation knowledge

Job description

VolkerWessels is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological strategy and compliance across construction and civil engineering projects. You will provide senior technical guidance, ensuring biodiversity obligations are met and opportunities for enhancement are realized.

The role requires expertise in habitat assessments, biodiversity net gain, and mitigation design, with a focus on UK legislation and licencing for protected species.