Ecologist

**Joining Arup**

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, architects, consultants and technical specialists, working across every aspect of today’s-built environment.

Organizations and governments are becoming increasingly aware of the global nature crisis, their impact on it, and the need to move towards a nature-positive future. However, it can be difficult to navigate exactly what needs to be done, or even to know where to start to implement a solution. But inaction could expose businesses to significant risks, supply chain disruption and potential consumer and investor repercussions. Our integrated nature solutions use nature’s own systems as a design guide, achieving healthier, more resilient environments that support and protect people and communities.

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**About this career opportunity...**

We are currently looking to recruit an Ecologist on a permanent contract. You will work as part of our Nature team comprising 12 experienced ecologists based in the Birmingham office, within a wider multi-disciplinary Climate and Sustainability Services consulting team. We deliver an effective and professional service to a wide range of clients on high profile projects within the UK and internationally, predominantly within the energy, water and transport sectors. Projects can vary greatly in nature and duration, which helps to provide a hugely diverse and exciting workload.

This is a varied role, and your day-to-day you could be involved in the following - Authoring Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA), baseline species survey reports, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA) and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Assessments; Supporting the preparation of Habitats Regulations Assessments, Environmental Statements and mitigation strategies for major development projects; Advising on biodiversity design, restoration/enhancement and integration of green infrastructure design and other nature-based solutions to secure biodiversity gain and strengthen climate change resilience measures; Planning, managing and undertaking field survey work, such as Phase 1 Habitat/UKHab surveys (including condition scoring for BNG assessments and invasive species) and protected species surveys (e.g. for great crested newt, bats and badger); Analysis and interpretation of ecological survey results using a range of software within sound analysis and GIS; Application of BNG and other metrics (e.g. Building with Nature), natural capital / environmental net gain studies, site and corporate biodiversity strategies, Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), International Finance Corporation’s Performance Standard 6, and nature-related policies; and managing small projects and having defined areas of responsibility on larger projects, including managing input of ecological subcontractors.

Due to the nature of our work, you will have the opportunity to develop a broad range of skills throughout your employment.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

**Is this role right for you?**

We are looking for someone with the following skills
- Exposure within a planning or environmental/ecological consultancy
- Holder of protected species survey license(s) is advantageous; and
- A full driving license is essential.

**What we offer you**:
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbein