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Job Description
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.
A Little More About Your Role
The Ecology team at WSP is a 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 help everyone grow their career. If you want to develop core ornithology, 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?
* Lead in the design, coordination, and scheduling of ornithology surveys.
* Lead on ornithology surveys, following a range of survey methodologies and techniques across a range of sites.
* Produce technical reports, including scoping reports and support on the ornithology elements of EIA chapters, including data analysis and presentation.
* Supervise and mentor junior ornithology staff.
* Support on the ornithology elements of tenders.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
* Excellent bird identification skills and experience in a variety of ornithology survey types.
* Experience in providing advice on ornithological matters to clients, project teams, and stakeholders.
* Experience in preparing technical reports and sections of text that contribute to Ecological Appraisals, EIA level, and HRA level assessments.
* An appropriate academic qualification in Ecology or a related discipline.
* An enthusiastic, energetic outlook and willingness to learn.
* A full UK valid driving license.
* Self‑confidence and motivation, with good communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
* Successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment.
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 if you could shape a career as unique as you?
At WSP you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.
About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
What’s in it for you?
Work-Life Balance
At WSP we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests, and your community. 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.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have employee resource groups bringing together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex Your Time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your Development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
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 interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Professional Services
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