Ecologist - Working From Home

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings. We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Principal Ecologist to join our Volker Fitzpatrick Business, supporting on multiple projects. The Principal Ecologist is responsible for leading ecological strategy, risk management and compliance across VolkerFitzpatrick's construction and civil engineering projects. The role provides senior technical expertise, ensuring projects meet legislative, client, and environmental obligations, while driving best practice and biodiversity enhancement across the business. Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related field. Extensive experience leading ecology on major construction or civil engineering projects. Strong understanding of UK wildlife legislation, protected species licensing and planning requirements. CSCS card (or ability to obtain). Full UK Driving Licence. Accomplished competency in Biodiversity Net Gain. Accomplished competency in the production of PEA reports, PMWs, EcIAs and Biodiversity Chapters for Environmental Statements (ES) and HRAs. Has been named on a mitigation licence and has led the implementation of one or more mitigation licences. Accomplished competency in protected species identification and survey. Accomplished understanding of UK legislation relating to protected species and habitats and application in typical projects. VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Flexible working opportunities Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect.