Senior Ecologist – Infrastructure Projects Leader

VolkerWessels UK; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Life Assurance

Private medical care

Cycle to Work

Job summary

VolkerFitzpatrick is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological delivery on major infrastructure projects. You will drive ecological strategies, mentor junior staff and ensure BNG requirements are met across civil engineering schemes.

The role emphasizes leadership, risk management and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve project timelines and sustainability targets.

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.
• Extensive experience leading ecology on major construction or civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecology on major infrastructure projects ensuring delivery of ecological outcomes.
• Provide strategic direction and mentoring to junior ecologists.
• Manage risk and mitigation strategies for ecological issues across projects.

Skills

Leadership

BNG measurement

Mentoring

Strategic risk management

Project leadership

Education

Degree in Ecology/Environmental Science

Tools

GIS

ArcGIS

Job description

VolkerFitzpatrick is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological delivery on major infrastructure projects. You will drive ecological strategies, mentor junior staff and ensure BNG requirements are met across civil engineering schemes.

The role emphasizes leadership, risk management and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve project timelines and sustainability targets.