Senior Ecologist - Hybrid Work & Biodiversity Impact

Stantec; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension

Private medical insurance

Gym discounts

Hybrid / Flexible working

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Ecologist or Senior Ecologist to join our growing UK Ecology Team. You will work closely with our Principal Ecologist on a varied portfolio across sectors, delivering surveys, assessments, mitigation, and licensing, with strong links to water utility partnerships.

This role offers autonomy, mentoring of junior ecologists, training opportunities, and a hybrid working model. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are required, with proven knowledge of UK/EU

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc in Ecology or related environmental discipline.
• Solid consultancy experience with understanding of wildlife legislation and policy.
• Ability to prepare PEAs, ECIs and ecological chapters and contribute to HRAs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and assessments, design/implement mitigation and enhancement measures.
• Apply for and obtain protected species licences and advise on licensing processes.
• Mentor junior ecologists and contribute to team training and development.
• Collaborate with planning, engineering and design teams on multidisciplinary projects.
• Manage projects, budgets and client relationships where applicable.

Skills

UK wildlife legislation

Project management

Mentoring juniors

Communication and leadership

Education

BSc in Ecology or related environmental discipline

Job description

Stantec is seeking an Ecologist or Senior Ecologist to join our growing UK Ecology Team. You will work closely with our Principal Ecologist on a varied portfolio across sectors, delivering surveys, assessments, mitigation, and licensing, with strong links to water utility partnerships.

This role offers autonomy, mentoring of junior ecologists, training opportunities, and a hybrid working model. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are required, with proven knowledge of UK/EU