Job Description
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
The Ecology team at WSP is a large, friendly and diverse team. We work collaboratively with experts in various fields across the UK providing extensive project experience and knowledge. Training and mentoring opportunities for everyone allow you to grow your career. Suppose you have a desire to develop your core ecological, project management and consultancy skills whilst also having the opportunity to influence the wider ecology industry. In that case, the WSP Ecology team is the place to do it.
Your New Role What’s Involved?
Spending around 70% of your time with us in the field, your role will include:
* Assisting our ecologists with planning and undertaking ecology surveys including a wide range of protected species surveys and extended Phase 1 habitat/UK Hab surveys.
* Collating, analysing and presenting data, including the use of biodiversity metrics to assess loss or gain in biodiversity units and bat sound analysis.
* Inputting into technical reports and other deliverables, such as licence method statements and management plans.
* This role involves outdoor work, sometimes in remote locations, in all weathers with some requirement for evening work and staying away from home.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
* An appropriate Degree in Ecology or a related discipline; ideally a course accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management (CIEEM). Postgraduate degrees are also welcomed.
* Qualifying Member status with CIEEM (or eligibility for this).
* Attention to detail and analytical skills.
* An understanding of relevant wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies.
* Experience of working with data, including spatial data and/or producing GIS maps.
* A full UK valid driving licence (ideally – in some cases this may not be necessary).
* Some demonstrable skills (not necessarily experience) in ecological survey.
* Proven communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work‑life balance – hybrid working policy offering flexibility to work from home two days a week while collaborating in modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & belonging – we welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and encourage people to bring their whole, authentic selves to work.
Health & wellbeing – support through our Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme and comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time – “WSP My Hour” allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later.
Development – we invest in growth through training, mentoring and Chartership.
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Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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