Consultant
Posted 18 Feb 2026
Advertised as “Principal Consultant-Ecology”
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- Expected experience
- 15–20 yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyConservation Biology, Ecology, Zoology (or related)
Study levelMaster's
Study levelDoctorate
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.
Role description:
Join our dynamic, internationally focused ecology team delivering high-impact solutions for UK projects. As a Principal Consultant – Ecology, you will lead technical delivery, team growth, and innovation in ecological services, leveraging advanced digital tools and global best practices.
Role accountabilities:
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Technical Leadership & Reporting
- Lead and author high-quality ecological reports, including scoping and baseline sections of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) reports, and related technical documents.
- Oversee the quality assurance and technical accuracy of project deliverables, ensuring compliance with UK and European standards.
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Team Management & Mentoring
- Manage and mentor a team of 8-10 ecology professionals, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture and supporting individual career development.
- Take responsibility for securing work, including identifying new opportunities, building relationship and contributing to business growth.
- Contribute to team growth, succession planning, and skills development in line with the latest industry trends.
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Field Expertise & Innovation
- Design, supervise, and review ecological and species surveys, and habitat assessments relevant to UK and European contexts.
- Apply advanced identification skills for a range of taxa/species associated with key habitats, leveraging international experience and transferable knowledge (e.g., bat species across geographies).
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Legislation & Policy Application
- Demonstrate expert knowledge and application of UK and European environmental legislation, policy, and best practice guidance.
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Digital & Analytical Excellence
- Utilise advanced digital tools (e.g., GIS, R, Bat Explorer, AI-powered ecology platforms) for field data collection, analysis, and reporting.