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Principal ecologist

Glasgow (Glasgow City)
WSP
Principal ecologist
€40,000 a year
Posted: 19 May
Offer 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.

A little more about your role…

The Ecology team at WSP is large, friendly and diverse. We work collaboratively with experts in various fields across the UK, providing extensive project experience and knowledge. Training and mentoring opportunities are available for everyone, allowing you to grow your career. If you desire to develop core ecological, project management and consultancy skills while influencing the wider ecology industry, the WSP Ecology team is the place to do it.


Your New Role What’s Involved?

* Embracing our Health, Safety and Wellbeing culture and creating a safe place for all to work
* Working closely with your team, the Regional Director and the Team Leader to manage workload and oversee technical quality
* Generating opportunities, preparing tenders and overseeing the delivery and management of a range of ecological deliverables (technical, commercial and financial) in support of our clients’ projects
* Providing site- and office-based support to develop and mentor junior team members
* Helping to nurture an enthusiastic, supportive and productive working environment


What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

* Experience across a range of UK habitats and protected species and hold (or have held) survey and/or mitigation licences
* A proven record of supporting clients through devising and delivering survey programmes, developing pragmatic, cost-effective mitigation, gaining the agreement of regulators and supervising implementation on‑site
* Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment and writing Environmental Statement chapters
* Experience of Habitats Regulations Assessment
* A proven record of winning work from commercial clients, particularly in the residential, mixed use and industrial sectors
* A passion for leading and supporting ecologists of all grades to develop and progress in their careers at WSP

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.


Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

We understand the importance of work‑life balance, development and training, and invest in your growth through training, mentoring and chartership.


Equal Opportunity Employment

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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