Senior / Principal Ecologist

STANTEC; Bristol; Presencial; GBP 55.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Stantec seeks experienced Senior/Principal Ecologists to join our Ecology team across the UK, delivering biodiversity outcomes and Biodiversity Net Gain for high-profile projects.

Ideal locations include Reading or Bristol, with options in Warrington and Edinburgh; flexibility for other UK offices for the right candidate. Lead mitigation, provide ecological advice, and oversee field surveys with a network of ecologists.

Formación

• Relevant degree in Ecology, Conservation, Earth Sciences or related environmental discipline.
• Full membership of CIEEM or working towards full membership.
• Strong working knowledge of UK ecology, legislation and the UK planning system.
• Proven experience within a professional ecological consultancy, with complex projects through planning or delivery.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically in solving ecological challenges.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in compiling fee proposals and managing project budgets.
• Familiarity with UK Hab classification and the Defra Biodiversity Net Gain Metrics.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver and oversee ecological mitigation and biodiversity benefits for developments.
• Manage delivery of ecological fieldwork surveys through a network of ecologists.
• Provide trusted, evidence-based ecological advice to colleagues and clients.
• Consult with external stakeholders and contribute to licensing processes.

Conocimientos

Communication

Creative thinking

UK ecology & planning

Ecology consultancy

Budgeting & proposals

Stakeholder engagement

Licences & reporting

Educación

Ecology or related degree

CIEEM membership or in progress

Descripción del empleo

Are you passionate about biodiversity, nature-based solutions and sustainable development? Are you looking for opportunities to work on interesting projects? Do you want to take your career to the next level in ecological consultancy?

We seek experienced and enthusiastic Senior / Principal Ecologists to join our growing, award-winning Ecology team, delivering positive biodiversity outcomes and Biodiversity Net Gain for various interesting projects across the UK. Ideal locations are Reading or Bristol, with opportunities for the right candidates in Warrington and Edinburgh. We can, however, be flexible in one of Stantec’s other offices across the UK for the right candidate.

Our projects range in scale across strategic and regeneration residential schemes, energy and resources projects, transport and nationally significant infrastructure projects. These roles present a fantastic opportunity to progress your career in ecological consultancy, working at the heart of our multidisciplinary project teams. You will provide valued ecological consultancy advice to our clients, helping to shape outcomes and maximise biodiversity opportunities on development projects. You’ll also consult with external stakeholders, work within the licensing processes and play a key part in large-scale habitat restoration projects. You’ll also influence the conservation and enhancement of habitats and species through preparing well-thought-out management plans.

The role is to deliver and oversee ecological mitigation and benefits for various developments, undertake skilled technical reporting, and provide trusted, evidence-based ecological advice to colleagues and clients. Additionally, you’ll manage the delivery of ecological fieldwork surveys by our network of ecologists.

We’re a collaborative, supportive, forward-thinking team that values integrity, curiosity, and shared success. You’ll be part of a culture that empowers you to grow, contribute meaningfully, and shape your role to align with your strengths and interests.

About You

• Relevant degree in Ecology, Conservation, Earth Sciences or a related environmental discipline


• Full membership of CIEEM or working towards full membership


• Strong working knowledge of UK ecology, legislation and the UK planning system


• Proven experience within a professional ecological consultancy, with a track record of working on complex ecological projects through planning or delivery


• Ability to think creatively and strategically in solving ecological challenges


• Excellent communication skills


• Experience in compiling fee proposals and managing project budgets


• Familiarity ofUKHab classification and the BNG Defra Metric and associated reporting requirements


• Demonstrable skills and experience in assessments, including PEA, EcIA, HRA and Biodiversity chapters of Environmental Statements

Desirable

• Broad understanding of terrestrial ecological issues


• Working towards Chartership (CEnv or CEcol)


• Experience in developing off-site BNG solutions and sourcing Biodiversity Units


• Understanding of natural capital and ecosystem services


• One or more protected species licences


• Experience in protected species licences

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world‑class talent is a crucial key to our success.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Other Locations: Warrington, Bristol, Manchester, Edinburgh, London, Birmingham, Brighton, Taunton, Cambridge, Exeter