Senior Principal Ecologist (Botany)

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34000 people in over 30 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

At Arcadis we are driven by a simple purpose:improving quality of life. That means creating sustainable places protecting and enhancing the natural environment and helping our clients respond to some of the biggest challenges facing society today fromclimate change and biodiversity lossto the delivery of resilient infrastructure.

We are looking forSenior and Principal Ecologists with strong botanical expertiseto join our growing team inGlasgow or Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced ecologists who want to play a leading role in delivering high-quality work across Scotland while developing their careers within a collaborative forward-thinking consultancy.

Our ecology team supports a wide range of projects across the UK and internationally includingmajor infrastructure renewable energy transport water and development schemes. In Scotland we are particularly focused on supporting projects in environmentally sensitive landscapes and we are keen to hear from individuals with strong field botany skills and experience ofsurveying upland habitats in Scotland.

As aSenior or Principal Ecologist you will provide technical leadership across a broad range of ecological commissions with a particular focus onbotanical survey habitat assessment and upland ecology. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver high-quality advice that supports sustainable development and positive environmental outcomes.

Depending on your level you will take responsibility for managing projects overseeing survey programmes mentoring junior colleagues and helping to grow Arcadis ecology capability in Scotland.

Role accountabilities:

You will be involved in a varied and rewarding mix of technical delivery project leadership and client support including:

• Leading and contributing tobotanical and habitat surveys
• Delivering ecological inputs toEcological Impact Assessments (EcIA)andEnvironmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
• Providing specialist advice onupland habitats peatland and habitat management
• Supporting the development ofbiodiversity strategiesandNatural Capitalwork
• Managing ecological projects to meetquality programme and budgetrequirements
• Mentoring and supportingjunior ecologists
• Contributing to the continued growth of our ecology business in Scotland

Qualifications & Experience:

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have:

• Strongfield botany and habitat surveyskills
• AFISC Level 3 certificate or equivalent demonstrable botanical expertise
• Proven experience ofsurveying upland habitats in Scotland
• A strong understanding ofScottish habitats vegetation communities and upland land use
• Experience delivering ecological advice for projects such asrenewables grid and transmission transport water or major development
• Excellenttechnical reporting project management and communicationskills
• The ability to build strong relationships with clients colleagues and stakeholders

Experience inNVC survey and the wider Scottish planning and consenting environment would be highly beneficial.

Why Arcadis

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skills-based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.

Together we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

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