Senior Aquatic Ecologist: Lead Freshwater Assessments

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; Sur place; GBP 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Principal to join the Aquatic Ecology team. The successful candidate will be an expert in freshwater ecology with a proven track record delivering environmental impact assessments for major infrastructure projects in the UK, often following Development Consent Order processes.

The role requires designing aquatic baseline surveys, authoring EIA chapters, representing clients on marine matters, and providing expert freshwater ecology guidance while building a

Qualifications

• Extensive, relevant experience in consultancy, regulatory or industrial roles.
• Advanced technical knowledge in ecology, including protected species.

Responsabilités

• Guide and oversee aquatic baseline survey design for EIAs and regulatory docs.
• Author EIA chapters and planning submissions for UK/international schemes.
• Represent clients on marine matters when required.
• Provide expert advice on freshwater ecology and related matters.
• Build and maintain a strong internal and external technical profile.

Connaissances

Freshwater ecology

Environmental impact assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Technical writing

People management

Formation

Ecology/Environmental science degree

Description du poste

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Principal to join the Aquatic Ecology team. The successful candidate will be an expert in freshwater ecology with a proven track record delivering environmental impact assessments for major infrastructure projects in the UK, often following Development Consent Order processes.

The role requires designing aquatic baseline surveys, authoring EIA chapters, representing clients on marine matters, and providing expert freshwater ecology guidance while building a