Consultant Ecologist

Arcadis; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global environmental consultancy is seeking a Consultant Ecologist in Glasgow. The role involves conducting ecological surveys, writing ecological reports, and assisting with various licensing tasks while promoting sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in ecological assessments.

Benefits

Personal development opportunities

Mentoring from Technical Leaders

Qualifications

• Experience with ecological reports such as EIAs and biodiversity net gain.
• Ability to develop mitigation and monitoring plans.
• Takes responsibility for biosecurity and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete tasks within the project team.
• Conduct ecological surveys and produce Preliminary Ecological Appraisals.
• Assist with licence applications and monitor licensed work.

Skills

Experience in writing PEAs

Understanding of environmental legislation

Excellent communication skills

Ability to identify taxa/species

Ability to undertake extended Phase 1 habitat surveys

Ability to travel when necessary

Education

Relevant degree

Secondary degree or accreditation

CIEEM membership

Job description

Overview

Join or sign in to find your next job. Consultant Ecologist role at Arcadis. Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact.

Role description

As a Consultant Ecologist, you would be joining our team of over 50 ecologists with more than 30 years of experience undertaking ecological surveys and assessments, as well as the provision of advice on soil, land use, hydrological and sustainable drainage issues, arboriculture, ecosystem service, natural capital assessment, biodiversity strategies and metrics and cultural heritage. We have undertaken over 2,000 projects across the UK, Europe and beyond for public and private clients. Your work could involve protected species, pollution, surface water and materials management, air quality or noise, in a variety of locations.

We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. The challenges of climate change, urbanization and biodiversity loss are global in scope, and we are here to protect the environment while delivering sustainable solutions.

Role accountabilities

As a Consultant Ecologist you will be accountable for the coordination and completion of assigned tasks and projects within the Business Unit or project team. You will be engaged on an extensive portfolio of ecology schemes for construction and development projects, including standalone ecology projects and work for internal clients. You will gain experience on a diverse portfolio that will enhance your skills and test your technical knowledge.

We offer personal development opportunities and mentoring from industry-recognised Technical Leaders to support your career progression and training.

• Undertake and assist on ecological surveys
• Undertake the production of Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) and assist with biodiversity strategies and other documents
• Undertake and assist with licence applications, including developing mitigation and monitoring
• Undertake/supervise mitigation and monitoring of licensed work and liaise with statutory authorities
• Partake in training with respect to best practice and survey standards, as appropriate

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in writing PEAs and contributing to ecological reports such as scoping and baseline sections of EIAs and biodiversity net gain
• Understanding of and applies environmental legislation, policy and guidance
• Ability to identify taxa/species associated with recognised habitats, using keys and field guides
• Ability to undertake extended Phase 1 habitat surveys
• Ideally hold a survey licence for one or more species
• Takes responsibility for adherence to biosecurity and health and safety protocols
• Relevant degree, ideally with a secondary degree or accreditation
• Member of CIEEM at the appropriate level
• Excellent communicator
• Ability to travel when necessary

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone\'s contribution matters and are pioneering a skills-based approach to help you carve your career path and maximize impact.

You’ll do meaningful work and help deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Join Arcadis and create a legacy for your career, colleagues, clients and the world around you.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Our commitment to equality and inclusion is central to how we work. We aim to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. Equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to improving quality of life and are reflected across six ED&I workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race.

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