Principal Ecologist

Principal Ecologist

Via East Midlands are currently seeking a Principal Ecologist to join our Environmental Management & Design Team based out of our West Bridgford Office.

Who we are?

At Via our work has never been more meaningful, and we're proud to be shaping the future of highways across Nottinghamshire. If you're passionate about making a real difference and want to be part of a team that values collaboration, care, and community impact, we'd love to hear from you.

As we continue to grow, we're on the lookout for talented individuals in the Midlands. We believe diversity strengthens our team and enhances the impact we make in Nottinghamshire communities.

Designing roads, improving transport, and driving sustainable solutions—we're shaping the future of Nottinghamshire's highways to create a safer, more connected community for everyone.

Your ideas, Your community, Your impact.

What you'll do:

• Effectively manage the ecology team to ensure successful delivery of the teams work programme.
• Implement and manage the provision of ecology expertise and project delivery to achieve quality, programme and financial targets.
• Manage the provision of ecology expertise in delivery of team disciplines as part of planning process, which may include provision of expert witness role at inquiry, to achieve compliance with legislation, national and local policies
• Provide expert ecological advice to colleagues, clients or third parties to support compliance with legislation and delivery of projects.
• Identify development and market opportunities to contribute to the growth of the ecology service thereby supporting achievement of business plan objectives.
• Hold team members to account to comply with internal and external standards of statutory responsibilities, duties, policies and procedures.

What we're seeking:

• Relevant degree and Chartership, or equivalent post qualification experience / knowledge gained through experience in an ecological or landscape planning consultancy, full CIEEM membership and ongoing CPD requirements eligible for Chartership.
• A broad background in Ecological survey and assessment including preparing chapters for Environmental Statements, ecological mitigation design / delivery (including Ecological Clerk of Works role) and hold a minimum Level 1 Natural England Bat Licence in combination with at least 1 other protected species licence.
• Strong knowledge of relevant UK and European legislation, policy and guidance along with a good understanding/experience of Habitats Regulations Assessment and Biodiversity Net Gain Calculations.
• Strong ICT skills including competence in specialist computer applications used to support ecological or landscape visual impact assessments including GIS software packages.
• Full UK Drivers Licence.

What can we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid Working
• Employee discounts and benefits
• Additional leave
• Free onsite parking
• Career growth opportunities within the company.

Ready to join us and make a positive impact? Apply now

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Flexitime
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Please indicate your salary expectations

Licence/Certification:

• Full UK Drivers Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nottingham NG2 6BJ