Job Description

Redefine your personal best.

Stantec is a large global environmental and engineering consultancy that delivers a wide range of infrastructure and development projects throughout the UK. Currently we are seeking a Senior Ecologist to join us in Newcastle. We are excited by the potential growth prospects, and this is a good opportunity to join an ambitious team that will provide you with plenty of scope for career progression in the coming years.

You will play a key role in our Stage 2 "de-risking" and optimisation activities, working with our multi-disciplinary teams to identify ecology related compliance risks associated with the planning system, net loss, protected species, invasive species and Habitats Regulations Assessments.

You will support the Lead Ecologist in developing proactive strategic initiatives, such as eDNA surveys and assist Capital Delivery in managing relations with environmental and wildlife groups, charities, regulators and other stakeholders.

We can offer you many benefits including a competitive benefits package, a strong culture of learning and development, and a great environment to work in. As we look to further diversify and grow our wider Stantec UK business you will potentially be presented with future opportunities across our diversified business lines to further your career.

About You

You will have a degree in environmental science or a similar ecological discipline and be working towards Chartered Status. Ideally, you will have membership of CIEEM & IFM RSB.

You will also hold the following:-

Proven experience within a professional ecological consultancy.

Experience of management of complex ecological issues within a project context.

Expertise with the DEFRA biodiversity calculator.

In depth knowledge of relevant legislation and policy.

Demonstrable skills and experience of assessments, including, PEA, EcIA and HRA.

Ability to assist in embedding biodiversity into our programme and streamline reporting.

Proven ability to work collaboratively, to prepare well-written, concise reports, to present results and communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment.

About Stantec

Stantec is a professional services firm. Our team of 25,000 global experts provides engineering, architecture, environmental, and project management services across all phases of the project life cycle.

We\'re designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

From large-scale developments to challenging neighbourhood projects, we stretch across our global network to learn from others, offer our support, and gain new experiences along the way. So while we work to help the communities around us thrive, our own people thrive too.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

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