Senior HRA Ecologist – Planning & Nature Policy

Arup; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection cover

Flexible benefits to support wellbeing

Profit Share

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Arup in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced ecologist with strong Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) expertise to join our national ecology team. You will lead and support HRAs across strategic planning, infrastructure, water, energy and nature projects throughout the UK and Ireland.

You will work closely with planners, SEA practitioners and environmental specialists, delivering high-quality assessments, guiding clients through the regulatory landscape and helping shape Arup's

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• MCIEEM or equivalent
• Strong experience preparing, reviewing and advising on HRA for plans and projects.
• Excellent understanding of the Habitats Regulations, current guidance and relevant case law.
• Experience in assessing impact pathways including recreation, air quality, water quality, hydrology, nutrient enrichment and biodiversity impacts.
• Experience applying ecological evidence to planning, consenting, and environmental assessment processes.
• Experience working with regulators, competent authorities and multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong report writing, review and technical quality assurance skills.
• Knowledge of wider environmental assessment processes, including SEA, EIA and emerging Environmental Outcomes Reports (EORs).
• An interest in strategic planning, planning reform, strategic mitigation and nature recovery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support HRA work across a diverse portfolio of strategic planning, infrastructure, water, energy and nature projects.
• Collaborate with planners, SEA practitioners, environmental specialists and technical experts across the UK and Ireland.
• Deliver high-quality assessments and reviews across a range of plans and projects.
• Help shape Arup's approach to emerging policy and legislative change in HRA.

Skills

HRA expertise

Ecology planning

Regulatory liaison

Report writing

Planning reform

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related discipline

MCIEEM or equivalent

Job description

Arup in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced ecologist with strong Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) expertise to join our national ecology team. You will lead and support HRAs across strategic planning, infrastructure, water, energy and nature projects throughout the UK and Ireland.

You will work closely with planners, SEA practitioners and environmental specialists, delivering high-quality assessments, guiding clients through the regulatory landscape and helping shape Arup's