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We are thrilled to announce that we are seeking a highly motivated, passionate, and experienced Principal Ecologist to join our team.This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, supportive, and ambitious UK-wide Ecology team at Stantec.As a Principal Ecologist, you will collaborate with teams from different disciplines, supported by a growing wider UK Ecology Team. You will support existing partnerships with water utilities and pursue new opportunities.You will have the opportunity to shape our ecological future, build a team of passionate professionals sharing our vision of innovation and biodiversity, and oversee the expansion of our ecological presence by fostering new client relationships and leading in excellence through best practices. You will be a key player in advancing our UK presence and supporting our reputation for ecological excellence.You will manage complex ecological issues within projects, mentor staff, engage with clients, and support bids to diversify our project portfolio. The role offers autonomy and the chance to build a successful team aligned with your ecology passion.This role specifically supports water utility frameworks in the South East UK. You will receive support from the ecology water lead and other principal ecologists but are expected to act with some autonomy to develop a team and secure opportunities. About You You will be a seasoned Ecologist with extensive consultancy experience, adept at handling complex ecological challenges, with strong knowledge of legislation and policy.Your expertise includes terrestrial ecological issues, ideally with a protected species licence or a specialized focus. You are skilled in assessments such as PEAs, ECIAs, ecological chapters, and HRA contributions.Familiarity with UKHab classification and the Defra Metric is essential, as is the ability to craft fee proposals and manage budgets. Experience in winning work and team development is a plus, but your passion and expertise are paramount.If you're ready to lead complex ecological projects and make a meaningful impact, we look forward to welcoming you!

Principal Ecologist

Stantec's Ecology Team partners with clients to deliver innovative, sustainable, and efficient solutions using contemporary approaches to solve complex environmental challenges.We are seeking a Principal Aquatic Ecologist with a broad understanding of aquatic ecology to join our nationwide team. As we continue to expand our impact in environmental and regulatory services, our ideal candidate will demonstrate versatility across a wide variety of project deliverables, including both development impacts and water resources projects. We value both general expertise and individual specialisms, actively encouraging your unique interests while prioritising a wide-ranging skill set.We're looking for a highly skilled and passionate Aquatic Ecologist to take a leading role in our team. You'll be instrumental in shaping and delivering aquatic ecology elements across major projects primarily within the water sector, while also supporting our work in energy, infrastructure, and development.You'll provide broad technical input, leading and contributing to the full spectrum of aquatic ecology survey and impact assessment activities. This includes diverse project types such as drought planning, water resource management, and environmental restoration. You'll oversee the design and execution of surveys for macroinvertebrates, fish, macrophytes, and invasive species, and provide crucial technical input into environmental impact assessments and Water Framework Directive (WFD) compliance work.You'll gain broad project exposure, engaging in everything from land development impacts to water abstraction, pollution investigations, and resource management, ensuring ecological needs are balanced with industry objectives. While a wide skill set is preferred, we highly value and will nurture individuals with a particular specialism, such as fish ecology, aquatic plants, or hydro-ecology, as part of our comprehensive consultancy offering. This role involves significant collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior colleagues, and fostering knowledge sharing. You'll build strong relationships with clients, regulators, and stakeholders, contributing to business development, proposals, and client management.About YouYou're a seasoned aquatic ecologist with broad knowledge of UK aquatic ecology, spanning freshwater environments, and ideally with some exposure to marine or transitional settings. You bring proven experience in designing, implementing, and interpreting aquatic ecology and water quality surveys for EIA, HRA, WFD, and other relevant frameworks. You have the capability to assess a wide variety of ecological impacts, from infrastructure development to operational water resources projects. Familiarity with appropriate assessment tools (e.g., RICT, DARLEQ2/3), ecological reporting software, and the use of GIS for data analysis is essential.Ideally, you'll also demonstrate the ability to apply best practice survey techniques across multiple taxa and habitats. Any particular specialism you possess-such as fish ecology, invasive species, restoration, or hydro-ecology-will be highly encouraged and supported as part of your ongoing personal and professional development. We value strategic insight and commercial awareness, including experience leading projects and developing client relationships. Professionally, you will hold a degree in environmental science, aquatic ecology, or a related field. Progress toward or attainment of Chartered Status (e.g., CEnv, CEcol) and membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIEEM, IFM, RSB) are preferred.If you're ready to lead the charge on complex ecological projects and make a real difference, step forward! We're eager to welcome you to our dynamic team.About StantecThe Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.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.Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact careers.UK&amp; we will talk to you about how we can support you.ReqID: 7562

Principal Aquatic Ecologist

We are working with an independent Ecological consultancy firm who are looking to grow their Ecology team in the Midlands by appointing an Ecologist or Senior Ecologist. Working with a highly successful Ecology team you will be responsible for providing a range of Ecological advice to various clients including landowners, housebuilders, commercial developers and investors. The role willinvolveavarietyofoffice andecologyfieldwork including organising and carrying out surveys, desk studies, protected species surveys (newts, bats, badgers), Ecological Clerk of Works duties, and producing / contributing to client reports. On a wider basis you will help to mentor Graduates in the team and contribute to the growth of the service. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years experience working as Ecologist, ideally as part of consultancy team. You will need a full driving licence and ideally be working towards CIEEM membership. <ul><li>Birmingham or Worcester office base. Mainly REMOTE working. </li><li>Salary guide: £30,000 - £40,000 DOE</li><li>Car allowance </li><li>Pension</li><li>TOIL</li><li>Private Healthcare</li><li>Annual pay review</li></ul> JBRP1_UKTJ

Ecologist

Job Role: Mobile Service Engineer (Horticultural/Agricultural) Location: Chesham, Buckinghamshire (accepting applications from surrounding counties) Salary: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:00-16:30 / 17:00 (No Weekends) Job Type: Full time, Permanent Overtime: Available at 1.5xThe client: Interaction Technical have partnered with a well-established, market-leading firm based in Chesham on their search for an experienced Service Technician to join their team. Our client has been established for over 60 years and is renowned for their commitment to quality and innovation in agricultural and ground care machinery. This role is crucial in ensuring our machinery is well-maintained and continuously improved.The package:<ul> <li>Free parking</li><li>On-site parking</li><li>Sick pay</li><li>Up to 26 days of holiday + bank holidays + an extra well-being day</li><li>Company van for work travel</li><li>Ongoing training and development opportunities</li><li>Work with premium brands in a forward-thinking dealership</li><li>Be part of a respected, family-run business that truly values its team</li><li>Bereavement leave</li></ul> Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Diagnose, repair, and maintain machinery: Utilize your technical expertise to troubleshoot and fix issues with Agriculure and groundcare equipment, ensuring they operate efficiently.</li><li>Equipment includes: Mowers, Tractors, Strimmers, Carts, Combines, Sprayers, Hand Tools (Chainsaws)</li><li>Perform scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance: Conduct regular maintenance checks to prevent breakdowns and extend the lifespan of machinery.</li><li>Engage directly with customers: Communicate effectively with customers to understand their needs, provide solutions, and deliver high-quality service.</li><li>Maintain accurate records: Keep detailed logs of all repairs, services, and parts used to ensure transparency and accountability.</li><li>Ensure adherence to industry standards and safety procedures: Follow all relevant guidelines and protocols to maintain a safe working environment.</li><li>Assist the Branch Service Manager: Support the manager in achieving operational goals and maintaining service excellence.</li></ul> Essential Qualifications and Skills:<ul> <li>Proven experience: Demonstrated experience working with garden, groundcare, agricultural, or related machinery, showcasing your ability to handle various technical challenges.</li><li>Strong problem-solving abilities: Exceptional diagnostic skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently.</li><li>Excellent communication skills: Ability to interact with customers and team members effectively, ensuring clear and concise information exchange.</li><li>Customer service mindset: A commitment to providing outstanding service and building strong customer relationships.</li><li>Self-motivated and team-oriented: Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.</li><li>Valid UK driving licence: Required for travel to customer sites and other work-related locations.</li></ul> Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across various industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance &amp; IT, Technical &amp; Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities, you can reach Julius on or Thank you for taking the time, we hope to speak in the near future. Similar roles: Grounds Maintenance Technician, Agricultural Engineer, Horticultural Technician, Farm Machinery Mechanic, Turf Equipment Technician INDNH JBRP1_UKTJ

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