Role Overview
The Ecology team at WSP is a large, friendly and diverse team that works collaboratively with experts across the UK. We provide extensive project experience and knowledge, training and mentoring opportunities for everyone to grow their 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.
Key Responsibilities
* Embrace the Health, Safety and Wellbeing culture and create a safe place for all.
* Work closely with your team, the Regional Director and the Team Leader to manage workload and oversee technical quality.
* Generate opportunities, prepare tenders and oversee delivery and management of ecological deliverables in support of client projects.
* Provide site- and office‑based support to develop and mentor junior team members.
* Help nurture an enthusiastic, supportive and productive working environment.
Qualifications
* Experience across a range of UK habitats and protected species, and hold (or have held) survey and/or mitigation licences.
* Proven record of supporting clients through devising and delivering survey programmes, developing pragmatic, cost‑effective mitigation, gaining regulator agreement and supervising site implementation.
* Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment and writing Environmental Statement chapters.
* Experience of Habitat Regulations Assessment.
* Proven record of winning work from commercial clients, particularly in residential, mixed use and industrial sectors.
* Passion for leading and supporting ecologists of all grades to develop and progress in their careers at WSP.
Benefits
Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & belonging: we welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and encourage authentic selves.
Health & wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme and menopause support.
Flex your time: “WSP My Hour” allows one hour each day for personal activities, part‑time and flexible arrangements, additional leave options.
Development: training, mentoring and Chartership support.
EEO Statement
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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