Senior Ecologist: Lead Biodiversity Impact & Mentoring

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Pension

Annual leave buy/sell

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Ecologist or Senior Ecologist to join our growing Ecology Team in the UK. You will work with our Principal Ecologist across a varied portfolio, conducting surveys, assessments, mitigation design, and licensing processes, with links to water utility partners.

At senior level, you will mentor junior ecologists, take ownership of projects, manage budgets and client relationships, and travel as needed with a UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• You hold a minimum BSc in Ecology or a related environmental discipline.
• Solid consultancy experience with UK/EU wildlife legislation and policy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and assessments and design mitigation/enhancement measures.
• Apply for and obtain protected species licences.
• Provide ecological input to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Mentor junior ecologists and take on more complex work.
• Travel as required with a full UK driving licence.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Education

BSc in Ecology

Job description

Stantec is seeking an Ecologist or Senior Ecologist to join our growing Ecology Team in the UK. You will work with our Principal Ecologist across a varied portfolio, conducting surveys, assessments, mitigation design, and licensing processes, with links to water utility partners.

At senior level, you will mentor junior ecologists, take ownership of projects, manage budgets and client relationships, and travel as needed with a UK driving licence.