Assistant Ecologist

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an Assistant Ecologist in our Leeds office to join the expanding Nature Services Team. You will work on engaging projects within a supportive, technical group and contribute to surveys, reports and ecological deliverables.

You will gain hands-on experience with Phase 1 habitat surveys, protected species surveys, tender preparation and ecological impact assessments, while developing core field and reporting skills in a consultancy setting.

Qualifications

• An appropriate academic qualification in Ecology or a related discipline.
• Qualifying Member status with CIEEM (or eligible).
• Experience in extended Phase 1 habitat/UKHab surveys and protected species surveys.
• Experience in ecological survey, ideally in consultancy; voluntary work accepted.
• Appreciation of wildlife legislation and survey methodologies.
• Full UK driving licence; ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ecology surveys including extended Phase 1 habitat/UKHab surveys and protected species surveys.
• Assist with tender preparation for schemes and ecological surveys.
• Input into deliverables such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, and related reports.

Skills

Ecology knowledge

Protected species surveys

Phase 1 habitat surveys

Communication skills

Driving licence

Self-motivation

Education

Ecology degree or related discipline

CIEEM member or eligible

Job description

Job Description

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Job Description

As an Assistant Ecologist you will join our growing Nature Services Team in our Leeds office and work on some engaging projects within a supportive and varied team of technical experts.

We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive team. We invite you to benefit from our wide range of flexible working arrangements to find a working pattern that suits you so that you are at your best.

As an Assistant Ecologist you will be embedded within our Regional Team and will be involved in the following activities:

• Assisting with and undertaking ecology surveys including extended Phase 1 habitat/UKHab surveys and protected species surveys.
• Assisting with and 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).

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• An appropriate academic qualification in Ecology or a related discipline.
• Qualifying Member status with CIEEM (or are eligible for this).
• Experience in extended Phase 1 habitat/UKHab surveys along with knowledge and experience in protected species surveys, working towards protected species licences.
• Some demonstrable experience in ecological survey, ideally in a consultancy environment but other experience will be considered, including voluntary work.
• An enthusiastic, energetic outlook and willingness to learn.
• An appreciation of relevant wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies.
• A full UK valid driving licence.
• Self-confidence and motivation, with good communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Experience in ecological consultancy having started to develop core field and reporting skills.

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