Ecological Consultant: Flexible Hybrid Work & Growth

WSP in the UK & Ireland; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Training budget

Career development

Flexible working

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Ecological Consultant to join a large, diverse team across the UK. You will contribute to biodiversity projects, from surveys to mitigation planning, while collaborating with clients and GIS specialists.

The role offers structured training and clear progression routes, with hybrid working to balance site work and office time. You will gain hands‑on experience across large, complex projects, contributing to nature‑positive outcomes and ensuring high‑quality ecological

Qualifications

• An appropriate academic qualification and/or experience in ecology or related discipline.
• Membership of CIEEM (or working towards it).
• Understanding of digital data collection tools such as Coreo, Fieldmaps and Survey123.
• Professional experience within ecological consultancy or regulatory environment.
• Knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) principles and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and undertake ecological surveys including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and protected species surveys.
• Prepare tenders and ecological deliverables such as surveys, method statements and management plans.
• Conduct Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and contribute to mitigation design.
• Collaborate with clients, project teams and GIS specialists.
• Apply the mitigation hierarchy and assist in designing mitigation, compensation and enhancement measures.
• Engage in client liaison and project management.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Report-writing

Project coordination

Problem solving

Education

Ecology degree or related discipline

CIEEM membership or in progress

Tools

Coreo

Fieldmaps

Survey123

Job description

WSP is seeking an Ecological Consultant to join a large, diverse team across the UK. You will contribute to biodiversity projects, from surveys to mitigation planning, while collaborating with clients and GIS specialists.

The role offers structured training and clear progression routes, with hybrid working to balance site work and office time. You will gain hands‑on experience across large, complex projects, contributing to nature‑positive outcomes and ensuring high‑quality ecological