Bristol Ecology Team Lead

WSP; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Ecology Office Team Leader in Bristol. This role involves managing an ecology team, producing commercial tenders, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has experience in ecological assessments and staff management. The position is an opportunity to shape a dynamic, inclusive team focused on environmental impact.

Benefits

Generous training budget

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified in a related discipline.
• Experience managing staff and developing talent.
• Proven record in delivering ecological projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan workload and career development for the team.
• Produce and input into tenders.
• Provide leadership and mentorship.
• Liaise with other disciplines within WSP.

Skills

Staff management experience

Ecological Impact Assessment

Project management

Written communication

Client engagement

Education

Relevant academic qualification

Membership in Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

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. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little bit more about your role ….

We are seeking an Ecology Office Team Leader to join our Team, based in Bristol. Our ecology team includes ornithology, terrestrial, Biodiversity Net Gain and aquatic (inc. marine) specialists. We are a dynamic and friendly team, with other offices in Ireland and UK, working closely with a range of interrelated disciplines including Natural Capital specialists, arboriculturists, landscape architects, hydrologists, our historic environment experts and geotechnical specialists.

We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive team, so even if you're not sure you match everything in our job description, we are still keen for you to make an application.

Your New Role What's Involved?

• Working closely with your local team and the Regional Director to plan workload, career and personal development of the team, resourcing, wellbeing and oversee technical quality.
• Producing and inputting into tenders (commercial and technical) in support of our clients' projects.
• Provide leadership and guidance that creates a positive and professional, supportive working environment, to develop and mentor junior team members.
• Liaising with other disciplines within WSP to expand the awareness of, and engagement with the South West and Wales ecology teams.
• Helping to nurture an enthusiastic, supportive, productive and fun working environment.
• Availing of a generous training and career development budget to complete training (in-house and external) to help with own personal development and career progression.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• An appropriate academic qualification in a related discipline and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (mentoring and support is available to progress along all stages of membership).
• Experience of staff management and a passion for developing and mentoring individuals as they progress their careers at WSP.
• A proven record of supporting clients through devising and delivering survey programmes, developing pragmatic, cost-effective mitigation, gaining the agreement of regulators and supervising implementation on-site.
• Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment and writing EIA Reports.
• Experience of Habitats Regulations Appraisal.
• Project management experience and skill with medium to large scale projects.
• A proven record of winning work from commercial clients, across a range of sectors.

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.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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