Overview
Senior Ecologist role at WSP in the UK & Ireland.
What’s involved
* Providing technical advice, planning and undertaking ecology surveys including extended Phase 1 habitat/UKHab surveys and protected species surveys.
* Preparing tenders for a range of schemes, and suites of habitat, botanical and protected species surveys.
* Input into a range of ecological deliverables including: Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Management Plans, Protected Species Reports, European Protected Species licence applications, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), Biodiversity chapters of EIAs and Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA).
* Client liaison and project management.
* Providing mentoring and training to the wider ecology team.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate
* An appropriate academic qualification in a related discipline and membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (mentoring is available for upgrade to Full Membership).
* Protected species license(s) or other specialist skill sets with relevance to ecological consultancy.
* Experience in undertaking extended Phase 1 habitat/UKHab survey and protected species surveys.
* Experience in the production of fee quotations and tenders and inputting into technical ecological reports.
* The ability to work in a team of ecologists and environmental professionals.
* Knowledge of relevant wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies.
* The ability to author Ecological Impact Assessments is desirable.
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.
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About Us
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What’s in it for you?
* Work-life balance: Our hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week and opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
* Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We encourage people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work and have employee resource groups to support inclusivity.
* Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, menopause support package.
* Flex your time: WSP My Hour – take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later. Part-time and flexible working arrangements, ability to purchase extra leave, and use of bank holidays to suit you.
* Your development: Training, mentoring, and opportunities for Chartership.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Professional Services
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