Senior Ecologist

Furthermore, you possess:

• HBO or WO working and thinking level (preferably an educational background in ecology, applied biology, or environmental science);
• At least 5 years of experience in ecological research;
• Demonstrable knowledge of flora and fauna species and experience with species-specific research;
• You are experienced in performing and interpreting nitrogen calculations and analyses, and drafting ecological work protocols and reports;
• You are familiar with procurement procedures and planning within infrastructure;
• You possess a driving license B and VCA VOL.

• A salary between € 4830,-  and €6700,-  per month depending on your experience (on a full-time basis);
• 30 days of leave per year, so you can also build at home
• With a generous choice budget on top of your salary, including holiday allowance, you decide yourself: more days off (up to 13 extra), or extra money in your account
• Safety and mobility are our priorities. Therefore, you will receive a lease car that suits you and the work you perform, so that you can be on the road flexibly and professionally. 
• A challenging position in an ambitious and growing company;
• Room to grow through (internal) training and personal development;
• Pension scheme with employer contribution;
• Good secondary employment conditions (we follow the UTA bouw CAO);
• Cycling advantage to your work with a lease bike via our scheme
• Great team, open communication, and a good working atmosphere;
• Appreciation!

Are you an experienced ecologist with a broad vision and the drive to truly put ecology on the map? Then this is your chance to play a key role in building ecological expertise within Unihorn!

As a Senior Ecologist, you will work on future-proof solutions for infrastructure projects, for example by conducting ecological research along highways. You will be given the space to develop ecology as a full-fledged discipline within the team and embed it into our integrated services. Where we previously hired ecological knowledge externally, we are now building our own strong ecological pillar. And you will be the driver. 

Because the ecological discipline is still being built, you will get the chance to provide direction to the content, focus, and approach. Your role is therefore partly to shape it yourself, with impact!

Your tasks include:

• Performing and coordinating ecological research. Think of quick scans of flora and fauna, nitrogen calculations and analyses, and detailed species-specific research into, for example, protected species;
• Drafting ecological work protocols based on the results of ecological research;
• Contributing substantively to the ecological aspects of tenders by thinking along and writing, among other things, the plan of approach;
• Shaping the ecological course within Unihorn;
• Guiding and coaching junior ecologists.

In this role, ecological expertise is important, but your success is also determined by your ability to build, connect, and steer. You are analytically strong and know how to translate ecological data into clear advice. Because you are working on a discipline under construction, you are a self-starter who shows initiative, identifies opportunities, and dares to make decisions independently. You maintain an overview, set priorities, and bring structure to a dynamic environment. Additionally, you know how to convey your advice convincingly, both in writing and in conversations with clients and colleagues. You know how to not only strengthen ecology substantively but also to position it strategically within Unihorn’s integrated approach.