Senior Ecologist: Infrastructure & Major Projects

VolkerWessels UK

Oxford

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

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Job summary

VolkerWitzpatrick, part of VolkerWessels UK, is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead the ecology work on our major infrastructure schemes. You will shape strategy, guide delivery teams and ensure ecological commitments are met across civil engineering projects.

The role requires a degree in Ecology or related field, substantial leadership experience, and a strong understanding of BNG delivery, risk management and mentorship across multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related field.
Extensive experience leading ecology on major construction or civil engineering projects.
Strong understanding of BNG measurement and delivery.
Leadership and mentoring; strategic risk management.

Responsibilities

Lead ecology on major infrastructure projects and advise delivery teams.
Support delivery of ecological commitments across civil engineering schemes.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring

BNG measurement

Strategic risk management

Ecology project leadership

Education

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related field

Job description

The role requires a degree in Ecology or related field, substantial leadership experience, and a strong understanding of BNG delivery, risk management and mentorship across multi-disciplinary teams.

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