Senior Ecologist | Lead Projects & Mentorship | Hybrid

Stantec Inc.; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Ecologist/Senior Ecologist to join a growing, collaborative team. You will conduct surveys, design mitigation, and contribute ecological input to cross-disciplinary projects with strong links to water utilities.

A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are required. You will have a BSc in Ecology and solid consultancy experience, with licence for at least one protected species and familiarity with UK/EU wildlife policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc in Ecology or related environmental discipline with consultancy experience.
• Hold a protected species survey licence for at least one species and experience with licensing process.
• Able to mentor junior ecologists and manage projects, budgets and client relationships.
• Familiar with UK and EU wildlife legislation and policy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and assessments across varied projects.
• Design and implement mitigation and enhancement measures.
• Apply for and obtain protected species licences.
• Provide ecological input to multidisciplinary project teams and travel as required.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Leadership

Field surveys

Protected species licensing

Education

BSc in Ecology or related environmental discipline

Tools

UKHab classification

Defra Biodiversity Metric

Job description

Stantec is seeking an Ecologist/Senior Ecologist to join a growing, collaborative team. You will conduct surveys, design mitigation, and contribute ecological input to cross-disciplinary projects with strong links to water utilities.

A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are required. You will have a BSc in Ecology and solid consultancy experience, with licence for at least one protected species and familiarity with UK/EU wildlife policy.