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Principal Ecologist 2026-09-10T00:00:00 Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, GB, BL1 9 Application Deadline: 2026-12-09T21:09:36.413 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. 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, a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airports, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick provides unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer: Competitive rewards and benefits Competitive salary Annual leave with an extra day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurant vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities with comprehensive skills-based training Family-friendly policies 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. 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 be directed accordingly. 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. #s1-Gen 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.
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. Exten