Senior Ecologist: HRA Lead for Nature-Positive Infra (Hybrid)

Arup; Ledston; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Profit Share

Job summary

Arup in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced ecologist to lead Habitats Regulations Assessment work across infrastructure, development and planning projects. The role involves solving complex ecological problems at the interface of ecology, policy and planning, and helping clients navigate a challenging regulatory landscape.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver technically robust HRA outputs, support project teams from early feasibility to consent, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership (Desirable)
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing HRA documentation.
• Excellent understanding of the Habitats Regulations and associated guidance.
• Experience applying ecological evidence to planning and consenting decisions.
• Knowledge of wider environmental assessment processes including SEA, EIA and emerging EORs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support HRA work across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, development and planning projects.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically robust and practical solutions.
• Help clients navigate regulatory landscapes and deliver planning outcomes.

Skills

Ecology

Environmental Science

Regulatory knowledge

HRA expertise

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Job description

Arup in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced ecologist to lead Habitats Regulations Assessment work across infrastructure, development and planning projects. The role involves solving complex ecological problems at the interface of ecology, policy and planning, and helping clients navigate a challenging regulatory landscape.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver technically robust HRA outputs, support project teams from early feasibility to consent, and contribute to