Principal Consultant - Ecologist

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:

We are excited to grow our Environmental Planning team. We are looking for enthusiastic  professionals to join our team to work on a range of environmental planning related projects with a focus on sustainability and resilience. 

Biodiversity advisory group and collaborate on a wide range of projects with various other disciplines. Together, we work on integrated solutions for today's challenges, such as biodiversity loss and climate change. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we’re feeling the effects climate change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we’re seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires, is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

As part of our Environmental team, you’ll help improve quality of life. With your specialism in environmental management, or your technical or sustainability expertise, your work could involve protected species, pollution, surface water and materials management, air quality or noise. And in some of the world’s busiest and most beautiful locations.

The role sits within our global business area Resilience. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we’re feeling the effects climate change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we’re seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires, is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

Role accountabilities:

We are seeking an experienced ecologist with a strong background in GIS expertise and database knowledge, combined with a solid understanding of ecological principles. 

Your unique skill set will be vital in analyzing and interpreting ecological data, enabling us to develop innovative solutions for today's environmental challenges. This role is essential for enhancing our consulting services, ensuring that our ecological assessments are data-driven and impactful

As a Senior Ecologist, you will bring your broad knowledge and experience to a variety of projects across the full scope of the advisory group. 

• Standardize, digitize, and automate our work processes and reporting. 
• Contribute to solutions and innovations in ecological consulting. You will collaborate closely with specialists and consultants both within and outside the advisory group. 
• Enhancing our advisory work, while also guiding and coaching junior colleagues within the advisory group. 

We're looking for a generalist ecologist, but there's plenty of room for you to focus on your own area of expertise. This is your opportunity to make a real impact, improve our services, and help shape the future of our ecological consulting

Qualifications & Experience:

• An academic degree with proven experience in systems ecology, PhD will be added value from a reputed institute. 
• At least 10 – 15 years of relevant work experience
• Being a member to a Professional Body e.g., CIEEM or an equivalent organization would be beneficial (desirable).
• Extensive knowledge of ecological principles and practices.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and translate ecological data (Nature & Biodiversity) into practical solutions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to clearly communicate complex concepts.
• Demonstrates understanding of and applies environmental legislation, policy and guidance. 
• Knowledge of or experience in the application of GIS systems and databases. 
• Command of the English language (level B2/C1), command of Dutch is a plus.
• Flexibility in work location and in collaboration with different colleagues and cultures.
• Confident working in a team with excellent attention to detail.
• Project management skills for medium and large project.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s 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.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll 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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We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why equality and inclusion is at the forefront of all our activities. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, caste, creed, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.