Consultant Ecologist

WSP Global Inc.; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Belfast is seeking a Consultant Ecologist to join our growing Nature Services Team and work on nationally significant infrastructure projects, renewables, and utility refurbishments.

You will collaborate with a range of disciplines and mentor junior team members while delivering ecological surveys, EIAR chapters, and Appropriate Assessments. A strong grounding in UK and NI wildlife legislation is essential, along with clear communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Academic qualification and/or experience in a related discipline.
• Membership of CIEEM, IEMA or similar.
• Experience in consultancy and UK/NI wildlife law.
• Experience with Irish habitats and species; EIAR and Appropriate Assessments.
• Strong communication skills and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute ecology surveys (Extended Phase 1, protected species).
• Prepare tenders and ecological deliverables (PEAs, EIAR chapters, Appropriate Assessments).
• Design mitigation and biodiversity enhancements (BNG).
• Client liaison and project management.
• Consultation with regulators and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members and foster a positive working environment.

Skills

Ecology surveys

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Mentoring juniors

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Related discipline degree

Job description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A little more about your role…

We are seeking a Consultant Ecologistto join our growing Nature Services Team in Belfast and work on some engaging projects within a supportive team of technical experts. You will work closely with our Belfast Team Leader and colleagues to deliver a diverse range of projects and work on nationally significant infrastructure projects, renewable energy projects and utility refurbishment projects.

You will collaborate with a range of interrelated disciplines including ornithology, freshwater and marine ecologists, Biodiversity Net Gain and Natural Capital specialists, arboriculturists, landscape architects, hydrologists, environmental scientists, engineers and geotechnical specialists.

You will be involved in the following activities:

• Planning and undertaking ecology surveys including Extended Phase 1 Habitat, and protected species surveys (red squirrel, pine marten, badger, otter, bat, smooth newt, etc).
• Preparation of tenders and a range of ecological deliverables including; Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, EIAR chapters and Appropriate Assessments.
• Following the mitigation hierarchy and being involved in design of mitigation and compensation measures including BNG and biodiversity enhancements.
• Client liaison and project management.
• Consultation and negotiation with regulators and stakeholders.
• Mentoring junior team members.
• Helping to nurture an enthusiastic, supportive, and productive working environment.
• Attending and contributing to regular weekly and monthly Ecology team meetings.
• Taking advantage of a generous training and career development budget to complete training (in-house and external).

What we are looking for you to demonstrate…

• An appropriate academic qualification and/or experience in a related discipline.
• Membership of CIEEM, IEMA or similar.
• Experience working in a consultancy or similar environment and a deep understanding of UK and NI wildlife legislation and policy.
• Experience across a range of Irish habitats and species.
• Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment and writing EIAR chapters.
• Experience of Appropriate Assessments.
• Strong communication skills and is solution-focussed and proactive.

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.

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