Ecologist Consultant: Lead Biodiversity on Projects

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland in Belfast is seeking a Consultant Ecologist to join our Nature Services Team. You will work on nationally significant infrastructure, renewable energy, and utility refurbishment projects, collaborating with ornithology, freshwater/marine ecologists, and other specialists.

You will deliver ec assessments, plan field surveys, and contribute to EIAR chapters, Appropriate Assessments, and biodiversity enhancements, while mentoring junior colleagues and supporting project

Qualifications

• Academic qualification in ecology or related discipline.
• Membership of CIEEM, IEMA or similar.
• Experience in consultancy and knowledge of UK & NI wildlife legislation.
• Experience of Irish habitats and species.
• Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment and EIAR writing.
• Experience of Appropriate Assessments.
• Strong communication and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and undertake ecology surveys (Extended Phase 1, protected species).
• Prepare tenders and ecological deliverables (PEA, EIAR chapters, Appropriate Assessments).
• Follow mitigation hierarchy and design mitigation/BNG measures.
• Client liaison and project management.
• Consultation and negotiation with regulators and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Support a positive, productive working environment.
• Attend and contribute to regular ecology team meetings.

Skills

Ecology knowledge

Field surveys

EIAR writing

Education

Ecology degree

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland in Belfast is seeking a Consultant Ecologist to join our Nature Services Team. You will work on nationally significant infrastructure, renewable energy, and utility refurbishment projects, collaborating with ornithology, freshwater/marine ecologists, and other specialists.

You will deliver ec assessments, plan field surveys, and contribute to EIAR chapters, Appropriate Assessments, and biodiversity enhancements, while mentoring junior colleagues and supporting project