Senior​/Principal Ecologist

Senior / Principal Ecologist role at Stantec
. Ideal locations are Reading or Bristol, with opportunities for the right candidates in Warrington and Edinburgh. We can be flexible to other Stantec offices in the UK for the right candidate.

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 projects across the UK.

Our projects range in scale across strategic and regeneration residential schemes, energy and resources projects, transport and nationally significant infrastructure projects. 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 licensing processes and play a key part in large-scale habitat restoration projects.

You’ll influence the conservation and enhancement of habitats and species through preparing well-considered management plans. The role is to deliver and oversee ecological mitigation and benefits for developments, undertake skilled technical reporting, and manage the delivery of ecological fieldwork surveys by our network of ecologists. You’ll work within multidisciplinary project teams and be supported to grow in line with your strengths and interests.

• Deliver and oversee ecological mitigation and biodiversity benefits for developments.
• Undertake skilled technical reporting and provide trusted, evidence-based ecological advice to colleagues and clients.
• Manage the delivery of ecological fieldwork surveys across our network of ecologists.
• Consult with external stakeholders and work within licensing processes; contribute to habitat restoration projects.
• Influence the conservation and enhancement of habitats and species through preparing management plans.

• 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 of UKHab 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

• 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

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 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.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits 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. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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