Principal Ecologist

Principal Ecologist – Opportunity

We are thrilled to announce that we are seeking a highly motivated, passionate, and experienced Principal Ecologist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, supportive, and ambitious UK-wide Ecology team at Stantec.

As a Principal Ecologist, you will collaborate with teams from different disciplines, with the support of a growing wider UK Ecology Team. You will support our existing partnerships with various water utilities, as well as pursuing new opportunities.

You will shape the future of our ecological aspirations, be responsible for building a team of talented and passionate professionals, oversee the expansion of our ecological presence in the region, foster new client relationships, and lead excellence underpinned by implementing best practices.

You will be responsible for managing complex ecological issues within a project context, mentoring staff, engaging with clients, supporting bids and tenders, and increasing the diversity of projects we currently deliver.

Although Stantec has a large team of ecologists, this particular role will support our water utility frameworks in the South East of the UK, acting with some autonomy to build a team and secure opportunities.

Seasoned Ecologist with extensive experience navigating the intricacies of professional consultancy.

• Master of tackling complex ecological challenges within project contexts, drawing upon in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and policy.
• Wide understanding of terrestrial ecological issues, ideally backed by a protected species licence or a focused specialism in a particular area.
• Expertise in conducting thorough assessments like PEAs, ECIAs, ecological chapters, and HRA contributions.
• Familiarity with UKHab classification and the Defra Metric, and ability to craft compelling fee proposals and manage project budgets.
• Experience in winning work and team development is a bonus; passion for ecology and expertise are what truly matter.

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. 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.

Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Reading, England, United Kingdom

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

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. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

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