Principal Ecologist

WSP; Scotland; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Scotland is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join their Glasgow team. This role involves planning ecology surveys, client liaison, and mentoring junior staff while working on high-profile infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in ecological assessments. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, offering generous training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous training budget

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience with securing derogation licenses from NatureScot.
• Experience writing EIAR chapters.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Plan and undertake ecology surveys.
• Prepare ecological deliverables including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals.
• Client liaison and project management.
• Consultation with regulators and stakeholders.

Skills

Ecological Impact Assessment

Strong communication skills

Experience with Scottish habitats

Project management

Education

Relevant academic qualification

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

We are seeking a Principal Ecologist to join our growing Ecology Team in Glasgow and work on some engaging projects within a supportive team of technical experts.

The Ireland and Scotland Ecology Teams work together to deliver a diverse range of projects, and have offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast and Naas and work on nationally significant infrastructure projects, renewable energy projects, utility refurbishment projects and large Strategic Infrastructure Development projects.

We collaborate with a range of interrelated disciplines including Biodiversity Net Gain and Natural Capital specialists, arboriculturists, landscape architects, hydrologists, environmental scientists and geotechnical specialists.

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.

You will be embedded within our Ireland and Scotland Ecology Regional Team and will be involved in the following activities:

• Planning and undertaking ecology surveys including Phase 1, UKHab habitat surveys and protected species surveys (badger, otter, bat, great crested newt, etc).
• Preparation of tenders and a range of ecological deliverables including; Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, EIAR chapters and Habitats Regulations Appraisals.
• 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.
• Experience across a range of Scottish habitats and ideally has experience with securing derogation licences from NatureScot.
• Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment and writing EIAR chapters.
• Experience of Habitats Regulations Appraisal.
• Strong communication skills and is solution-focussed and proactive.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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