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SLR Consulting

Global sustainability consultancy and engineering services

Principal Ecologist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Dunedin, New Zealand+7 moreMore locations: Wellington, New Zealand | Whangārei, New Zealand | Auckland, New Zealand | Tauranga, New Zealand | Christchurch, New Zealand | Nelson, New Zealand | Hamilton, New Zealand
Hybrid
Academic & Institutional ResearchEnvironmental Sciences
Canada Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A degree in Ecology or a related field.
  • At least 10 years of consulting experience in Ecology, ideally with expert-level technical ability in terrestrial and freshwater ecology.
  • Experience winning, leading, and managing projects.
  • Experience preparing impact assessments and environmental risk assessments.
  • Working knowledge of New Zealand environmental legislation and policies, standards, and guidelines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • New Zealand citizenship or the right to work in New Zealand is required.
  • An excellent driving history and a current driver's license are required.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare and lead offers of service for large ecology opportunities, focusing on terrestrial and freshwater ecology.
  • Develop, facilitate, and enhance effective relationships with clients and internal SLR team members.
  • Deliver clear, precise, high-quality reports.
  • Undertake fieldwork activities and resource the right teams on projects.
  • Work within multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects across a range of sectors.
  • Develop and coach other ecologists in the team.
Desired Qualifications
  • An established network and a proven ability to win work are highly advantageous.

About the company

SLR Consulting provides sustainability-focused consultancy and engineering services. It helps organizations navigate environmental and social challenges by offering strategic advisory, engineering, and technical services. The company operates through project-based engagements and long-term partnerships, delivering tailored sustainability solutions across sectors like energy, mining, infrastructure, and manufacturing. It differentiates itself with a global footprint of over 3,000 professionals across more than 100 offices on six continents, enabling integrated, multidisciplinary support. Growth has been accelerated through acquisitions, expanding its capabilities and geographic reach. The company’s goal is to make sustainability happen by partnering with clients to address pressing environmental and social issues.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$69.8M

Headquarters

Aylesbury, United Kingdom

Founded

1994

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What believers are saying

  • SLR bought Planetrics and ClimSystems on April 9, 2026.
  • June 1, 2026 Anchor acquisition expands marine, biodiversity, and natural-capital work.
  • September 10, 2026 Beau Schilz hire targets data-center water demand across Americas.

What critics are saying

  • April 2026 acquisitions from McKinsey, Anchor, Geobiota, SB&CO strain integration.
  • Planetrics still relies on McKinsey alliance, limiting SLR's independent differentiation.
  • Climate analytics commoditization and AI tools pressure margins by 2027.

What makes SLR Consulting unique

  • SLR pairs sustainability strategy with engineering delivery across 135+ offices.
  • Its April 2026 Planetrics purchase adds proprietary climate scenario modeling.
  • Anchor Environmental deepens marine, biodiversity, and natural-capital advisory from Cape Town.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • Wellness Program
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Company Match

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6 month growth

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1 year growth

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2 year growth

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Unfiltered Reporting
Oct 15th, 2026
Yorbeau resources transforms Scott Lake zinc-copper project into new subsidiary.

Yorbeau resources transforms Scott Lake zinc-copper project into new subsidiary. * BY Oniyide Emmanuel * October 15, 2026 Canadian mineral explorer, Yorbeau Resources has established a wholly owned subsidiary, Chibougamau Metals Incorporated (CMI), to oversee the development of its Scott Lake zinc-copper property in Québec, Canada. The new company will operate as a standalone vehicle focused exclusively on the Scott Lake project, allowing Yorbeau to explore financing options dedicated to its development. CMI will be led by Terry Kocisko as chief executive officer, while George Bodnar Jr will serve as president and chief financial officer. Located in the Chibougamau area of Québec, the Scott Lake property comprises three blocks: the Ouje claims, the Thundermin block and the Scott-Diagold block. Yorbeau has been delineating mineralisation across the property and commissioned SLR Consulting to provide technical recommendations for future exploration activities. The subsidiary's creation comes as Yorbeau shifts its own exploration focus towards the Detour, Joutel and Selbaie areas of northwestern Québec. The company said it would assess financing alternatives for CMI as it advances its broader exploration priorities. The move separates the Scott Lake asset into a dedicated corporate structure, creating a vehicle focused on its development while allowing Yorbeau to concentrate on exploration elsewhere in Québec.

Sustainability Magazine
Oct 12th, 2026
How SLR helps Boehringer Ingelheim on energy savings goals.

How SLR helps Boehringer Ingelheim on energy savings goals. October 12, 2026 Bradley Andrews, CEO of SLR, outlines the partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim to reduce emissions at pharmaceutical sites Boehringer Ingelheim and SLR Consulting have launched a global Energy & Infrastructure Transformation Programme to develop operational plans for transforming energy systems at the pharmaceutical company's production and innovation sites. The collaboration supports Boehringer Ingelheim's More Green Programme, which aims to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 58.9% by 2030, from a 2019 baseline. The transformation programme combines SLR's engineering and implementation expertise with techno-economic modelling and digital twins. It combines cost optimisation, supply security and environmental sustainability into a single site assessment model. "Our partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim reflects our commitment to practical, scalable actions that create economic value, strengthen energy resilience and reduce emissions," says Bradley Andrews, CEO of SLR. This approach identifies immediate operational changes and establishes phased implementation roadmaps through 2030. Digital twins to drive transformation. Each assessment starts with a review of current energy assets, operating conditions, demand profiles, site infrastructure constraints and ongoing development projects. SLR works with teams across Boehringer Ingelheim to create site-specific digital twins supported by RIZM Energy. These digital models assess alternative technologies and energy procurement strategies by modelling technical assumptions, energy and carbon prices, operational parameters, supply-security needs and Scope 1 and 2 emissions over a 25-year period. "Combining our technical expertise with digital twins helps us turn complex investment and operating choices into implementable plans " Bradley AndrewsCEO, SLR Consulting Assessing each site as an integrated energy system, the framework identifies optimal investment paths and defines the operational thresholds required for long-term viability. Local teams jointly develop and continuously validate these models using operational data. "The programme gives us a structured view of the options available to each site and the actions we can take today," says Michael Worf, Senior Global Technical Manager Energy & Infrastructure at Boehringer Ingelheim. "The work completed so far shows that cost optimisation, security of supply and sustainability can be aligned, providing a practical basis for steering investments and supporting its 2030 Scope 1 and 2 emissions-reduction targets. "It is already delivering value and helping us move from analysis into implementation." Key operational outcomes delivered: * Technical validation of existing infrastructure assets, operating demand profiles and site constraints. * Delivery of site-specific investment roadmaps aligned with 2030 Scope 1 and 2 decarbonisation targets. * Recalculation capabilities for scenario modelling to adapt to shifting market conditions and technical parameters. * Operational frameworks for live asset steering, portfolio-level planning and energy procurement optimisation. Strategic impact and future portfolio scaling. Amid volatile global energy markets and supply uncertainty, the structured assessment process gives the decision-makers clear evidence to guide capital allocation. As models update to reflect changing energy prices, sites can identify immediate, low-risk optimisation steps and adjust long-term capital deployment. "Combining our technical expertise with digital twins helps us turn complex investment and operating choices into implementable plans," says Bradley. "Our global reach and local expertise allow us to work closely with site teams, reflect operational realities and support delivery, with further opportunities as the programme expands into operational optimisation and portfolio planning." The programme establishes a foundation for operational performance analysis, improved energy procurement and live asset management. As more locations are assessed, the initiative connects individual site actions to broader portfolio planning, investment strategies and corporate decarbonisation goals. The global rollout will continue across all key Boehringer Ingelheim sites and conclude in mid-2027. Company Portals

Bdaily
Sep 27th, 2026
SLR Consulting appoints technical director.

SLR Consulting appoints technical director. Environmental and engineering consultancy SLR Consulting has appointed Emma King as technical director and regional manager to lead its land quality and remediation services across northern England. Emma will oversee teams in Leeds, Newcastle and Bolton, bringing more than 30 years' experience spanning the defence, energy, water, highways and waste sectors. A qualified specialist in land condition, she joins from engineering consultancy Sweco, where she spent almost 25 years. Most recently, Emma led its energy and environment business unit, delivering a £5 million programme of environmental and infrastructure services for the Ministry of Defence. In her new role, she will work with SLR's practice lead for land quality and remediation across Europe, John Matthews, and regional business lead for northern England, Martin Hastie. Emma, who will be based in SLR's Leeds office, said: "SLR is a growing business with a considerable breadth of technical, advisory and digital expertise, so I was attracted to this opportunity to drive growth of its land quality and remediation services across the north of England. "My remit spans contaminated land, remediation, coal mining risk assessment, engineering geology and waste management services but I'm also bringing strategic experience to the wider UK business, particularly in winning and managing public sector frameworks. "Sites rarely need a single discipline of service support as client challenges become more complex, so my focus will be on connecting our land quality and remediation work with the wider business. "Emerging contamination issues such as PFAS or 'forever chemicals' are a growing focus for clients and we want to provide the most complete technical and strategic multidisciplinary service offering on the market." Emma's appointment forms part of SLR's plans to grow its land quality and remediation capabilities across the North of England. Martin added: "Emma's appointment strengthens our team in the North to support clients on contaminated sites, bringing extensive technical and strategic experience of land regeneration. "Her focus on working across disciplines is exactly the direction we want to take our land quality team to best solve the complex land challenges facing our clients." Want your business, product or service to be seen regionally and nationally? Bdaily helps you get your story in front of the right audience, every day. Find out how Bdaily can help Join more than 55,000 subscribers by signing up to our daily bulletin each morning here. Explore these topics. Enjoy the read? Get Bdaily delivered. Sign up to receive our popular Yorkshire & The Humber morning email for free. * Occasional offers & updates from selected Bdaily partners

Consulting.us
Sep 10th, 2026
SLR hires Beau Schilz as head of water advisory, Americas.

SLR hires Beau Schilz as head of water advisory, Americas. 10 September 2026 Consulting.us SLR, a UK-headquartered environmental and sustainability consulting firm, has hired Beau Schilz as head of water advisory for the Americas. Based in Seattle, Schilz brings nearly 20 years of experience in water resource management, infrastructure planning, and environmental stewardship. He has deep expertise planning and developing water infrastructure for data centers and advancing water efficiency and reuse initiatives. Schilz joins SLR Consulting from Amazon Web Services, where he spent the last 13 years and most recently served as principal for water technology and strategic partnerships. Before that, he served as global water resources manager and global water projects manager. Before his tenure at AWS, Schilz was a project planner at Pace Engineers. He has a master's degree in urban and environmental policy and planning from Tufts University and a bachelor's degree in economics from Santa Clara University. "For the first time, we're seeing communities take active positions on data center development in their backyards, with growing scrutiny on how water, energy, and other resources are managed," said Patrick Keaney, SLR executive director, Americas. "Bringing in Beau, a recognized and experienced leader in water infrastructure and technology, alongside SLR's existing talent, strengthens our ability to help clients earn and maintain the social license needed to operate responsibly while meeting growing demand." SLR says it has expertise across water, environmental services, permitting, and engineering to help clients in AI and cloud infrastructure navigate evolving regulatory requirements and community expectations. The Buckinghamshire, UK-headquartered company has 5,000 people across 135+ offices in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions.

Newswire
Aug 27th, 2026
Galway Metals announces filing of NI 43-101 Technical Report for updated Clarence Stream Mineral Resource Estimate.

Galway Metals announces filing of NI 43-101 Technical Report for updated Clarence Stream Mineral Resource Estimate. TORONTO, ON, August 27, 2026 (Newswire.com) - Galway Metals Inc. (TSX-V:GWM)(OTCQB:GAYMF) (the "Company" or "Galway") is pleased to announce that the Company has filed on SEDAR+ an independent technical report (the "Report") supporting the updated Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE") for its 100%-owned Clarence Stream Gold Project ("Clarence Stream") in Southwestern New Brunswick. The Report was prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") and has an effective date of May 29, 2026. The updated MRE was previously announced in the Company's news release dated July 13, 2026. There are no material differences in the Report from the results disclosed in that news release. The complete Report is titled "NI 43-101 Technical Report Clarence Stream Project, New Brunswick, Canada" was prepared for Galway Metals by SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd. and is available on the Company's website at www.galwaymetalsinc.com and under the Company's issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Jesse Fisher, P.Geo., Project Manager for Clarence Stream and a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101. About Galway Metals Inc. Galway Metals is a Canadian mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing its 100%-owned, high-grade, open-pitable flagship Clarence Stream gold project in southwest New Brunswick. Clarence Stream is an emerging gold district with an exploration strike length of approximately 65 kilometres and widths of up to 28 kilometres in certain areas. Galway Metals holds a 90% participating interest in the Estrades Project, a former producing high-grade, gold-rich polymetallic VMS mine in the northern Abitibi of western Québec. DOWA METALS & MINING CO., LTD. ("DOWA") holds a 10% participating interest pursuant to the previously announced Option and Joint Venture Term Sheet under which DOWA may earn up to a 45% interest in the project. Led by a management team with a proven track-record of creating shareholder value having sold Galway Resources for US$340 million, Galway Metals is focused on creating value for all its stakeholders. For additional Information on Galway Metals Inc., Please contact: Robert Hinchcliffe President & Chief Executive Officer Telephone: 1-800-501-4808 Email: [email protected] Website: www.galwaymetalsinc.com Look us up on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn Cautionary Statement Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Toronto Stock Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein. This News Release includes certain "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" which are not comprised of historical facts. Forward-looking statements include estimates and statements that describe the Company's future plans, objectives or goals, including words to the effect that the Company or management expects a stated condition or result to occur. Forward-looking statements may be identified by such terms as "believes", "anticipates", "expects", "estimates", "may", "could", "would", "will", or "plan". Since forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Although these statements are based on information currently available to the Company, the Company provides no assurance that actual results will meet management's expectations. Risks, uncertainties and other factors involved with forward-looking information could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Forward looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, the Company's objectives, goals or future plans, information with respect to the OTCQB listing, DTC eligibility, and broadening U.S. institutional and retail investors. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to changes in economic conditions or financial markets, political and competitive developments, operation or exploration difficulties, changes in equity markets, changes in exchange rates, fluctuations in commodity prices capital, operating and reclamation costs varying significantly from estimates and the other risks involved in the mineral exploration and development, and those risks set out in the Company's public documents filed on SEDAR+ at sedarplus.ca. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law.