Senior Ecologist

Stantec UK • Full-time • Leeds, United Kingdom • £40k - £60k / year • 4w ago

The Opportunity

We seek a Senior ecologist to join our team and work on various projects across different sectors. You will work closely with our Principal Ecologist and assist in building a team of talented and passionate professionals who share our vision of innovation, scientific research and a forward-thinking approach to biodiversity.

As a Senior Ecologist, you will collaborate with teams from different disciplines, such as planning, engineering, and design, backed by an Ecology Team that will support you. You will support our existing partnerships with various water utilities, pursue new opportunities, and aid our lead ecologist in expanding our client base.

You will manage complex ecological issues within a project context, such as conducting ecological surveys and assessments, designing and implementing ecological mitigation and enhancement measures, and applying for and obtaining protected species licences. You will also mentor junior staff and help them develop their ecological skills and knowledge. You will have the opportunity to work with autonomy, grow professionally, and participate in training and networking events.

About You
You will hold a minimum BSc degree in ecology or a similar environmental discipline. You will have experience working in a consultancy or similar environment and a deep understanding of UK and EU wildlife legislation and policy.

Your skills lie in conducting detailed assessments such as PEAs, ECIAs, and ecological chapters and contributing to HRAs. Familiarity with UKHab classification and the Defra Metric is essential.

You will possess a protected species survey license for at least one species (e.g., great crested newt, bats) and have experience with protected species licensing. You will also be experienced in managing projects, budgets, and client relationships.

Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills are essential. We encourage you to apply if you're ready to take on complex ecological projects and make a significant impact.

A full UK driving license and a willingness to travel are required.

Ideally, you'll also have:

Membership of CIEEM, IEMA or similar.
Proven experience in line management.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have worked 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.