Ecology Consultant — Hybrid Work, Training & Biodiversity Impact

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Health & wellbeing programmes

Flex time opportunities

Mentoring and chartership pathways

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an Ecological Consultant to join a large, friendly, and diverse team. You’ll contribute to meaningful biodiversity outcomes through planning, field surveys and BNGe assessments, with opportunities for training and progression.

Hybrid working is available, with room for clear progression, mentoring, and collaboration across environmental specialists in the UK. You’ll gain hands-on experience on large-scale projects and advance technical ecological skills.

Qualifications

• Academic qualification or relevant experience in ecology or a related discipline.
• Membership of CIEEM or working towards it.
• Experience with digital data collection tools (Coreo, Fieldmaps, Survey123).
• Professional experience in ecological consultancy or a regulatory environment.
• Knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain principles and assessments.
• Clear, accurate report-writing skills for robust ecological assessments.
• Familiarity with ecology policy and planning guidance.
• Strong communication, proactive and solution-focused.

Responsibilities

• Planning and undertaking ecology surveys including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and protected species surveys.
• Prepare tenders and ecological deliverables such as survey reports and management plans.
• Conduct Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.
• Collaborate with clients, project teams and GIS specialists.
• Apply mitigation hierarchy and design mitigation, compensation and enhancement measures.
• Maintain client liaison and project management.
• Engage with regulators and stakeholders through consultation and negotiation.
• Contribute to a supportive, productive team environment and development.

Skills

CIEEM membership

Report writing

Communication

Education

Academic qualification or related discipline

Tools

Coreo

Fieldmaps

Survey123

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking an Ecological Consultant to join a large, friendly, and diverse team. You’ll contribute to meaningful biodiversity outcomes through planning, field surveys and BNGe assessments, with opportunities for training and progression.

Hybrid working is available, with room for clear progression, mentoring, and collaboration across environmental specialists in the UK. You’ll gain hands-on experience on large-scale projects and advance technical ecological skills.