Associate Ecologist – Lead, Mentor & Shape Biodiversity

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Training & mentoring

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland seeks an experienced Associate Ecologist in Cardiff to lead projects, mentor colleagues and shape technical delivery across habitats, protected species and biodiversity.

You will work within a collaborative Ecology team with opportunities to influence best practice, win work and support clients through survey design, mitigation and on-site supervision.

The hybrid role offers training, clear progression and a supportive environment with wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience across a range of UK habitats and protected species with survey and/or mitigation licences.
• Proven track record of supporting clients from survey programmes and designing pragmatic, cost-effective mitigation, to regulatory support and on-site supervision.
• Experience delivering Ecological Impact Assessments and writing robust ES chapters.
• Knowledge and experience of Habitats Regulations Assessment.
• Demonstrable success in winning work, particularly with commercial clients in residential, mixed-use, and industrial sectors.
• A passion for supporting and developing ecologists of all grades through mentorship and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Champion Health, Safety & Wellbeing culture and help create a safe, positive working environment.
• Work closely with your team, the Regional Director, and Team Leader to manage workload and uphold high technical standards.
• Generating new opportunities and preparing tenders, while overseeing delivery of ecological workstreams technical, commercial, and financial.
• Providing site and office support, helping guide and mentor junior colleagues as they develop their skills.
• Contributing to a supportive, enthusiastic, and high‑performing team environment.

Skills

Ecology expertise

Mentorship

Client management

Business development

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland seeks an experienced Associate Ecologist in Cardiff to lead projects, mentor colleagues and shape technical delivery across habitats, protected species and biodiversity.

You will work within a collaborative Ecology team with opportunities to influence best practice, win work and support clients through survey design, mitigation and on-site supervision.

The hybrid role offers training, clear progression and a supportive environment with wellbeing initiatives.