Senior Ecologist - Construction Projects & Biodiversity

VolkerWessels; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Job summary

VolkerWessels UK is seeking an experienced ecologist to lead ecological strategy on major civil engineering projects. The role focuses on BNG measurement and delivery, mentoring teams, and strategic risk management within a multidisciplinary building and infrastructure environment.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in ecology or environmental science, with extensive project leadership experience across construction sectors and a commitment to high health, safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related field.
• Extensive experience leading ecology on major construction or civil engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) measurement and delivery.
• Leadership and mentoring experience.
• Strategic risk management experience.

Skills

Ecology leadership

BNG measurement

Strategic risk management

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Job description

VolkerWessels UK is seeking an experienced ecologist to lead ecological strategy on major civil engineering projects. The role focuses on BNG measurement and delivery, mentoring teams, and strategic risk management within a multidisciplinary building and infrastructure environment.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in ecology or environmental science, with extensive project leadership experience across construction sectors and a commitment to high health, safety and quality standards.