Principal/Associate Ecologist

Job title:

Principal/Associate Ecologist

Company

WSP

Job description

Job DescriptionJoining our friendly ecology team in Exeter this role will enable you to expand and grow your career supported by some of the industry’s leading experts in ecology. We are open to shaping the balance of this role to the right candidate whether that’s a particular technical focus or progressing your project management experience into different sectors and types of projects. At WSP we service a broad suite of clients, projects and sectors which provides a wide range of opportunities for the next step of your career.Responsibilities

• Supporting clients (external or internal) with accurate, innovative and proportionate biodiversity technical advice in relation to a range of exciting projects
• Contribute to biodiversity inputs across all project lifecycles from bidding/ feasibility/optioneering, field survey programmes, detailed design and assessment
• Acting as technical lead for the production of ecological assessments from project inception through to project completion, including authoring/technically reviewing Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, protected species reports, biodiversity management and mitigation plans, scoping reports, biodiversity chapters of Environmental Statements and HRA, with the associated quality, schedule and budget management responsibilities
• Mentoring, coaching and supporting junior staff. We are passionate about continual professional development and look to our senior staff to provide on the job coaching, mentoring and support to ensure our team members grow and develop to achieve their aspirations and meet our client needs
• Project Management will be a part of the role in which you will have the opportunity to manage projects and overseeing extensive field survey campaigns. We pride ourselves on the enduring trusted relationships we have with our clients and you will have the opportunity to carry these relationships forwards and build new relationships of your own.

QualificationsInterested in taking your career to the next level within the UK’s leading environmental consultancy, working with some of the leading experts in the industry, and if you are interested in developing the broadening your existing skills and experiences by working on some of the most interesting and complex infrastructure and renewable energy projects in the UK and overseas.Required Skills / Qualifications:

• A willingness, appetite and enthusiasm for new challenges
• Experience of operating in consultancy at a senior/principal level leading the biodiversity elements of projects and delivery of high quality deliverables.
• Demonstrable experience of managing/supervising ecologists in the field and survey programmes.
• Demonstrable experience of leading the production of Biodiversity inputs to EIAs.
• Demonstrable experience of managing projects, including commercial, resourcing and scheduling activities
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and client/contractor liaison
• Experience of Habitat Classification assessments and Biodiversity Net Gain
• An ecology specialists and broad spectrum biodiversity generalists are equally welcome.
• An undergraduate ecology (or related) degree, with a secondary MSc or PhD in a related discipline being of interest
• Full membership of CIEEM

#L1-JC2About UsWe are WSP – Join us and make your career future ready!In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSPWHAT’S IN IT FOR YOUWork-life balance?WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.Inclusivity & Diversity?We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.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.Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.Flex your time?For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.Your development?We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!#WeAreWSPHere 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.Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

Expected salary

Location

Exeter

Job date

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:44:44 GMT

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