Senior / Principal Ecologist
Join to apply for the Senior / Principal Ecologist role at Arup. Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, architects, consultants and technical specialists, working across every aspect of today’s built environment. We are looking to recruit Senior / Principal Ecologists on a permanent contract into a range of offices including York, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow and Edinburgh. You will work as part of a team of 45 experienced ecologists within Arup’s North geography (northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland offices). Projects can vary greatly in nature and duration, providing a hugely diverse and exciting workload, and will include renewable energy, water industry, transport and data centre projects.
Responsibilities
* Preparation of clear and concise reports, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA), species survey reports, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), Habitats Regulations Appraisals (HRA) and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments.
* Experience 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.
* Advising on restoration/enhancement of habitats, biodiversity design and integration of green infrastructure design and other nature-based solutions to secure biodiversity gain and strengthen climate change resilience measures.
* 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. bats, otter and badger). Experienced with protected species survey licences.
* Mentoring more junior staff to help them develop their own careers.
Qualifications
* Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, such as Ecology, Zoology, Geography or Biology (or equivalent).
* A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, such as an MSc in Ecological Consultancy, is advantageous but not essential. Membership of CIEEM, or equivalent professional body and seeking to work towards Chartership.
* A full driving licence is essential.
* Experience of having worked in the consulting industry previously, ideally with a broad range of ecological experience. Client-facing experience.
* Experience of having used ArcGIS software and using digital tools to deliver efficiency and innovation.
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Our total reward package recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. We offer competitive pay, a career that allows all our members to belong, grow and thrive, health and wellbeing benefits, learning opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact through the work you do.
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes diversity and inclusion. Please contact Karin Spies at karin.spies@arup.com with any questions or for reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process.
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