Senior Ecologist & HRA Planning Specialist
Arup
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Job summary
Arup is seeking an experienced ecologist with strong Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) expertise to join our ecology team in the UK. You will lead and support HRA work across infrastructure, development and planning projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically robust and practical solutions.
The role offers a pathway to work on projects from local proposals to regional strategies, with a hybrid working model, flexible benefits and opportunities for professional
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 Environmental Outcomes Reports (EORs).
Responsibilities
- Lead and support HRA work across infrastructure, development and planning projects.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically robust and practical solutions.
- Apply ecological evidence to planning and consenting decisions.
- Support clients in navigating regulatory requirements and evolving guidance.
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Job description
Arup is seeking an experienced ecologist with strong Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) expertise to join our ecology team in the UK. You will lead and support HRA work across infrastructure, development and planning projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically robust and practical solutions.
The role offers a pathway to work on projects from local proposals to regional strategies, with a hybrid working model, flexible benefits and opportunities for professional
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