Job Title: Senior Ecologist

Location:Flexible, main offices are London or Birmingham but can be based anywhere from South of England to Midlands. You will spend a couple of days onsite and the rest either from the office or working from home, so can work out of supplier offices across England.

Rate: London - up to £65,580 or Birmingham - up to £61,140

Job Purpose

The Senior Ecologist will be responsible for ensuring that ecological considerations are fully integrated into the planning, design, and management of major infrastructure projects. This includes overseeing the sustainable management of natural environments, ensuring that biodiversity is protected, and mitigating ecological risks effectively. The role also involves ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and contributing to the overall sustainability goals of the project.

Required Skills & Knowledge

Ability to lead and manage ecological risk assessments and implement mitigation measures to preserve biodiversity.
Strong background in ecology, with a focus on habitat restoration, biodiversity monitoring, and species protection.
In-depth understanding of environmental and ecological legislation relevant to large-scale infrastructure projects.
Ability to oversee ecological aspects of complex projects and work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.
Experience liaising with statutory bodies, regulatory authorities, and external ecological experts.

We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed.

For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on or email your CV and covering letter .

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.