Ecology Lead (Sizewell C)

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Ecology Lead
Sizewell C
 

Location: Leiston, Suffolk, (4-5 days a week onsite)
Contract: Permanent, full-time.
Salary: £67,000 - £72,000 - depending on experience
Benefits:
5% CIP Bonus
28 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension up to 15% employer contribution
Professional development opportunities
Flexible benefits - Cash Allowance
 

Closing date: Wednesday 21st October 2026

Help shape the environmental legacy of one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects.
 

Sizewell C is seeking an experienced Ecology Lead to drive the successful delivery of our ambitious ecological mitigation, compensation and habitat enhancement programme across the project and within our new nature reserves such as Wild Aldhurst in Leiston.

Reporting to the Water, Ecology & Land SME, you will provide visible leadership for ecology across the project, ensuring environmental commitments are delivered while creating lasting benefits for nature in Suffolk and local communities.
 

What You'll Do
 

Lead ecological compliance across the Sizewell C project.
Champion a nature-first approach that delivers measurable biodiversity gains.
Ensure compliance with DCO requirements, Protected Species Licences and environmental commitments.
Act as the Named Ecologist on relevant licences.
Oversee ecological monitoring, habitat creation and enhancement programmes.
Build strong relationships with regulators, local authorities and environmental stakeholders.
Support environmental governance groups and regulatory engagement.
Drive environmental best practice across project teams and contractors.
 

About You
 

You'll be an experienced environmental professional with a proven track record of delivering ecological compliance and biodiversity gain on large, complex infrastructure or construction projects.
 

You'll bring:
 

A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
Strong leadership and stakeholder management experience.
Detailed knowledge of environmental legislation and Protected Species Licences.
Experience working in highly regulated environments.
Excellent communication, influencing and problem-solving skills.
 

Experience within major infrastructure, energy, nuclear or engineering projects would be highly advantageous.
 

Why Join Sizewell C?
 

Be part of one of the UK's most significant clean energy projects.
Help create a lasting environmental and biodiversity legacy.
Work alongside industry-leading professionals.
Play a key role in supporting the UK's net zero ambitions.
 

Apply today and help deliver a positive environmental legacy for generations to come.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.