Overview

Join to apply for the Senior / Principal Ecologist role at ESI Limited, now part of Stantec. London, GBR. 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.

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. You will provide valued ecological consultancy advice to our clients, help shape outcomes and maximise biodiversity opportunities on development projects, consult with external stakeholders, work within 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee ecological mitigation and biodiversity benefits for developments
• Undertake skilled technical reporting and provide evidence-based ecological advice
• Consult with external stakeholders and work within licensing processes
• Play a key part in large-scale habitat restoration projects
• Influence conservation and enhancement of habitats and species through management plans
• Manage delivery of ecological fieldwork surveys by our network of ecologists

Qualifications

• 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 with UK Hab classification and the Biodiversity Net Gain 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 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. 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. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

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 careers.uk@stantec.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

How to apply

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