Senior​/Principal Ecologist

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We are currently looking to recruit Senior / Principal Ecologists on a permanent contract into a range of offices including York, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow and Edinburgh. You will work as part of a team of 45 experienced ecologists within Arup’s North geography (northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland).

Projects can vary greatly in nature and duration, providing a hugely diverse workload across renewable energy, water industry, transport and data centre projects.

• Preparation of clear and concise reports, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA), species survey reports, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), Habitats Regulations Appraisals (HRA) and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments.
• Advising on restoration/enhancement of habitats, biodiversity design and integration of green infrastructure and other nature‑based solutions to secure biodiversity gain and strengthen climate change resilience measures.
• Field survey work such as Phase 1 Habitat/UKHab surveys (including condition scoring for BNG assessments and invasive species) and protected species surveys (e.g. bats, otter and badger). Experienced with protected species survey licences.
• Mentoring more junior staff to help them develop their own careers.

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Zoology, Geography, Biology or equivalent.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. MSc in Ecological Consultancy) is advantageous but not essential. Membership of CIEEM or equivalent professional body and seeking to work towards Chartership.
• A full driving licence.
• Experience of working in the consulting industry, ideally with a broad range of ecological experience and client‑facing skills.
• Experience of using ArcGIS software and other digital tools to deliver efficiency and innovation.
• Experience with BNG and other metrics (e.g. Building with Nature), natural capital / environmental net gain studies, site and corporate biodiversity strategies, Taskforce on Nature‑related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), International Finance Corporation’s Performance Standard 6, and nature‑related policies would be hugely beneficial.

At Arup, we care about each member’s success and provide an attractive total reward package that includes competitive pay, profit sharing, private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance, income protection cover and flexible benefits. We offer a career of belonging, growth and impact through diverse learning opportunities.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, irrespective of age, gender identity, marital status, disability, neurotype, mental health, race, ethnicity, faith, belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background and parental status.

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Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job Function:
Consulting, Engineering, and Strategy/Planning
Industries:
Business Consulting and Services, Design Services, and Environmental Services