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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
As a Principal Ecologist, you will join our team of over 50 ecologists, who have more than 30 years of experience undertaking ecological surveys and assessments, as well as advising on soil, land use, hydrological and sustainable drainage issues, arboriculture, ecosystem services, natural capital assessment, biodiversity strategies and metrics, and cultural heritage. During this time, we have undertaken over 2,000 projects across various environmental disciplines throughout the UK, Europe, and beyond, for public and private clients.
Currently, we are engaged in a variety of large and interesting projects, including urban and greenfield residential developments, highway and rail schemes, power stations, electrical and gas infrastructure projects, working for clients such as EDF Energy, Welsh Government, Transport for Wales, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, Natural Resources Wales, National Grid, the Environment Agency, Transport for London, Highways England, Network Rail, the Canal and River Trust, housing associations, and local authorities. We are also involved in international work through Environmental, Social, and Health Impact Assessments and our Natural Capital Community of Practice.
As part of our environmental team, you'll help improve quality of life. Your work could involve protected species, pollution, surface water and materials management, air quality, or noise, especially in some of the world's busiest and most beautiful locations.
We work to protect our natural environment and water resources while powering our world for future generations. Facing challenges like climate change, rapid urbanization, and biodiversity loss, we aim to mitigate large-scale events such as floods and wildfires.
As a Principal Ecologist, you will be accountable for quality control, coordination, and completion of tasks and projects within the business unit or project team. You will gain experience working on a diverse portfolio of projects, enhancing your skills and testing your technical knowledge.
As a Principal Consultant, you will lead and manage project delivery to meet time, budget, and SHEQ targets, managing ecological aspects of client relationships to exceed expectations. You will provide leadership and technical advice, leading by example.
We offer personal development opportunities, mentorship from industry-recognized technical leaders, and training to support your career growth.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Detailed knowledge of ecological principles, biodiversity metrics, relevant impact assessment legislation, policy, and guidance.
* In-depth knowledge of specific plant or animal groups and field survey skills.
* Proven experience in preparing and delivering Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), and Ecology Chapters for Environmental Statements that have been successfully consented.
* Experience in writing project and plan-level Habitat Regulation Assessments (HRAs).
* Strong commercial and project management skills across various project sizes.
* Experience in bid production and client interaction.
* Ability to manage and potentially lead a team.
* Holding survey and mitigation licenses.
* Leadership in biosecurity and health and safety protocol design and compliance.
* Chartered Environmentalist/Ecologist or nearing Chartered Ecologist status.
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