Senior Ecologist

Arcadis; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK seeks a Senior Ecologist to join their experienced team. This role focuses on Biodiversity Net Gain, managing small projects and client relationships. Responsibilities include delivering projects on time and budget, offering ecological advice, and leading survey teams. Ideal candidates have experience with BNG, strong reporting skills, and a background in ecological assessments. Opportunities for development and mentorship are provided.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and proven experience within Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) projects.
• Proven commercial and project management skills for small to medium projects.
• Excellent reporting skills, with a proven track record in writing PEAs and EcIAs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete assigned tasks and projects within the team.
• Lead and manage the delivery of small projects.
• Manage ecological aspects of client relationships.

Skills

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) projects

Commercial and project management skills

Ecological principles knowledge

Field survey skills

Habitat assessment skills

Reporting skills

Client interaction experience

Survey leadership

Job description

Overview

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.

Role: Senior 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 providing 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. Our environmental work spans large-scale developments including Urban and Greenfield Residential Development, Highway and Rail Schemes, Power Stations, Electrical and Gas Infrastructure for a wide range of clients across the UK, and international work via Environmental, Social and Health Impact Assessments and our natural capital community of practice.

Role accountabilities

This role focuses on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). Reporting to the Team Leader, you will coordinate and complete assigned tasks and projects within the business unit or project team. You will lead and manage the delivery of small projects to meet time, budgetary and SHEQ targets, manage ecological aspects of client relationships to exceed client expectations, and take a leadership role on small to medium sized projects, providing both direction and technical advice.

We offer development opportunities and mentoring from industry-recognised Technical Leaders to support your career progression and provide training to help you succeed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Knowledge and proven experience working within Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) projects
• Proven commercial and project management skills for small to medium projects
• Knowledge of ecological principles, relevant environmental and EcIA legislation, policy and guidance
• In-depth knowledge of particular plant or animal groups and appropriate field survey skills
• Experienced in categorizing and assessing habitats from the plant communities present
• Excellent reporting skills, with a proven track record in writing Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs) and Ecology Chapters for Environmental Statements
• Basic experience in writing or assisting with project and/or plan-level Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA)
• Experience of bid production and client interaction
• Ability to lead surveys and manage small survey teams

Why Arcadis?

We empower everyone to be their best. We believe every contribution matters and operate 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, benefiting your career, colleagues, clients, and the wider world. Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are committed to equality and inclusion. We aim to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. Equality, diversity and inclusion are core to how we improve quality of life. We work across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Professional Services