26-10-2025

Vacancy Landscape Ecologist intermediate/senior

Do you want to make a difference for nature in the Netherlands? Do you want to contribute directly to spatial planning projects that improve nature? Roll up your sleeves and join our fantastic Nature-Inclusive Design team at Waardenburg Ecology!

As a landscape ecologist, you'll join the nature-inclusive design team. This growing team of landscape architects, designers, and ecologists is helping the Netherlands develop sound integrated and spatial plans in which nature plays a key role. Systems thinking underpins all our work: a cohesive landscape-ecological system. You enjoy understanding the system for various challenges and landscapes and identifying opportunities and bottlenecks to strengthen this system.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a landscape ecologist who:
  • Has completed a degree in (landscape) ecology
  • Has at least three years of experience as a landscape ecologist working in the Dutch landscape.
  • Enjoys working in a team.
  • Enjoys applying ecological knowledge in spatial planning.
  • Has good communication skills.

What we offer

  • An inspiring work environment with extensive knowledge in nature (development).
  • Ample room for personal insights and creativity.
  • Flexible working hours and support for working from home.
  • An organization where there's room for professional development at every level (including fieldwork and research).
  • A competitive salary, employer-paid pension plan, and performance-based profit sharing.
  • A one-year contract with the possibility of extension.
  • An organization with plenty of room for fun and enjoyment. We love to celebrate success! We organize various parties, outings, and drinks throughout the year at both the organizational and team levels.
  • We value quality and enjoyment in our work. That's why you'll have a Work & Development meeting twice a year to discuss and develop your goals and wishes.

More information

The nature-inclusive design team is part of an agency that has been working on ecological research, consulting for urban and rural areas, water and air quality, and designing our living environment for over 40 years. What defines us at Waardenburg Ecology is our deep commitment to the work we do. We don't just enjoy it; we find it important! What we share is a passion for nature and a drive to add value to it. We are convinced that our expertise in the field strengthens our consulting services. Nature-inclusive design is the norm, and where better to work on this than at Waardenburg Ecology?

Curious about what it's like to work at Waardenburg Ecology? This is what our colleagues say about it!

Application procedure

Do you have any questions about this vacancy? Please contact Arda van Helsdingen.
If you have any questions about the application procedure, please contact Sagai Roege.

Want to apply right away? Let us know what motivates you and attach a current CV via the link below.
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