Ecologist: Shape Biodiversity on National Projects in Bristol

Join our Ecology Talent Network. Are you an experienced Ecologist ready to take the next step in your career? We're recruiting for Ecologists at all levels across the UK. Do you want to work on nationally significant projects, collaborate with a supportive and multidisciplinary team, and help shape sustainable development while protecting and enhancing the natural environment? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Working alongside regional leadership, you'll play a key role in delivering ecological expertise across a diverse portfolio of projects, supporting clients from the earliest stages of planning through to project delivery. Join us and help deliver high-profile infrastructure, environmental and development projects that make a lasting positive impact on communities and biodiversity. No two projects are the same, and your work will directly contribute to balancing development with nature while supporting the continued growth of our Ecology team.

About You:

• We're looking for experienced and passionate ecology professionals with a consultancy background.
• A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology or a related discipline.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), with Chartered Ecologist status desirable for senior positions.
• Experience delivering a wide range of ecological surveys, assessments and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, planning policy and environmental regulations.
• Experience preparing Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA), Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and protected species reports.
• The ability to manage projects, build strong client relationships and provide technical guidance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

If your experience doesn't tick every box, we still encourage you to apply; we hire people, not checklists. Interested in being part of our journey? Great talent doesn't always wait for the perfect vacancy and neither do we. If you're excited about working with us, we'd love to hear from you. While there may not be an immediate opportunity, we're always building our pipeline for future roles across our growing Ecology team.

Why Join Us:

• We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network.
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits 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. 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@stantec.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.