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Principal EcologistVolkerWessels UK • Dean Court, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Principal Ecologist

Principal Ecologist

VolkerWessels UK • Dean Court, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

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 are looking for a Principal Ecologist to join our team, playing a key leadership role in supporting the delivery of our major infrastructure projects.

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About you



  • Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or related field.


Extensive experience leading ecology on major construction or civil engineering projects.


Strong understanding of BNG measurement and delivery.


Leadership and mentoring.


Strategic risk management.


Extensive experience leading ecology on major construction or civil engineering projects.



If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.


Why work with us?


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.


We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.


We offer a range of benefits, including:



  • 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


Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits


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. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. xwwtmva


If you need support with your application, please contact us at


Additional information


Note for Recruitment Agencies:


Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.


We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed


VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.



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