Principal Ecologist

2 months ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Arcadis Full time

About Arcadis

Arcadis is a leading global company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are a team of over 36,000 professionals, operating in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Our diverse expertise and global presence enable us to tackle the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Overview

As a Principal Ecologist, you will be part of our team of over 50 ecologists, who have 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 covering a wide range of environmental disciplines throughout the UK, Europe, and beyond, for public and private clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the delivery of a range of projects to meet time, budgetary, and SHEQ targets, managing the ecological aspects of the client relationship to exceed client expectations.
  • Take a leadership role on projects and within the team, providing direction and technical advice, and leading by example.
  • Develop and implement ecological strategies and solutions to meet client needs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Provide expert advice on ecological principles, biodiversity metrics, and relevant environmental and ecological impact assessment legislation, policy, and guidance.

Requirements

  • Detailed knowledge of ecological principles, biodiversity metrics, relevant environmental and ecological impact assessment legislation, policy, and guidance.
  • In-depth knowledge of particular plant or animal groups and appropriate field survey skills.
  • Proven track record in writing and delivering Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), writing and/or delivering Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), and Ecology Chapters for Environmental Statements that have been successfully consented.
  • Proven track record in writing project and/or plan-level Habitat Regulation Assessments (HRAs).
  • Excellent commercial and project management skills for a range of project sizes.
  • Proven experience of bid production for a range of projects and client interaction.
  • Ability to line manage and potentially lead a team.
  • Hold survey and/or mitigation/conservation licenses.
  • Leads in the design and compliance of biosecurity and health and safety protocols.
  • Chartered Environmentalist/Ecologist (or demonstrably approaching Chartered Ecologist).
  • Full member of CIEEM.
  • The ability to travel, when necessary.

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