Ecological Consultant — Flexible Work & Biodiversity

WSP Global Inc.; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an Ecological Consultant to join a large, friendly team. You’ll work across the UK with environmental specialists, supported by structured training and clear progression routes to advance ecological and project management skills.

The role offers flexible working, mentoring, and a dedicated training and career development budget to help you deliver biodiversity outcomes and nature‑positive solutions on large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Appropriate academic qualification in a related discipline.
• Membership of CIEEM (or working towards it).
• Understanding of digital data collection tools (e.g., Coreo, Fieldmaps, Survey123).
• Professional experience in ecological consultancy or regulatory environment.
• Knowledge of BNG principles and guidance, and experience of BNG assessments.
• Clear, accurate report-writing skills for robust ecological assessments.
• Familiarity with ecology policy and planning guidance.
• Strong communication, proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Planning and undertaking ecology surveys including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and protected species surveys.
• Preparation of tenders and ecological deliverables (PEAs, reports, method statements, management plans).
• Conducting Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments.
• Collaborating with clients, project teams and GIS specialists.
• Applying mitigation hierarchy and contributing to mitigation and enhancement measures.
• Client liaison and project management.
• Consultation and negotiation with regulators and stakeholders.
• Mentoring junior team members.
• Fostering an enthusiastic, supportive working environment.
• Utilising training budget for in-house and external development.

Skills

Ecology surveys

Biodiversity assessment

BNG principles

Report writing

Project management

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Related discipline degree

Tools

Coreo

Fieldmaps

Survey123

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an Ecological Consultant to join a large, friendly team. You’ll work across the UK with environmental specialists, supported by structured training and clear progression routes to advance ecological and project management skills.

The role offers flexible working, mentoring, and a dedicated training and career development budget to help you deliver biodiversity outcomes and nature‑positive solutions on large-scale projects.