Senior Ecologist - HRA & Planning Specialist

Arup; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection cover

Flexible benefits

Profit Share

Job summary

Arup is seeking an experienced ecologist in the UK to join our growing ecology team. You will lead and support Habitats Regulations Assessments across infrastructure and planning projects, delivering robust ecological guidance and practical solutions.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, navigate regulatory landscapes, and contribute to projects from local plans to national infrastructure, supporting Arup’s nature-positive mission and your professional growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and support HRA work across infrastructure, development and planning projects.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust ecological solutions.
• Provide practical guidance to clients navigating regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to projects from local plans to regional strategies and nationally significant infrastructure.

Skills

HRA expertise

Regulatory planning

Environmental policy

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Job description

Arup is seeking an experienced ecologist in the UK to join our growing ecology team. You will lead and support Habitats Regulations Assessments across infrastructure and planning projects, delivering robust ecological guidance and practical solutions.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, navigate regulatory landscapes, and contribute to projects from local plans to national infrastructure, supporting Arup’s nature-positive mission and your professional growth.