Senior Ecologist

WSP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP recrute pour son équipe écologie à Birmingham. Le rôle consiste à fournir des conseils techniques et à effectuer des enquêtes écologiques tout en offrant des opportunités de formation et de mentorat. Devenez membre d'une équipe diversifiée œuvrant ensemble pour faire une différence dans le domaine écologique.

Qualifications

• Membre de l'Institut Chartered d'Écologie et de Gestion Environnementale.
• Expérience de réalisation de sondages écologiques.
• Capacité à rédiger des rapports techniques écologiques.

Responsibilities

• Conduire des enquêtes écologiques, y compris des enquêtes de Phase 1.
• Préparer des offres pour une gamme de projets.
• Assurer la gestion de projets et le lien avec les clients.

Skills

Connaissance de la législation sur la faune

Capacité à travailler en équipe

Rédaction d'évaluations d'impact écologique

Education

Qualification académique en écologie ou discipline connexe

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…

The Ecology team at WSP is a large, friendly and diverse team. We work collaboratively with experts in various field across the UK providing extensive project experience and knowledge. Training and mentoring opportunities for everyone allowing you to grow your career. If you havea desire to develop your core ecological, project management and consultancy skills whilst also having the opportunity to influence the wider ecology industry, the WSP Ecology team is the place to do it.

Your New Role What’s Involved?

• Providing technical advice, planning and undertaking ecology surveys including extended Phase 1 habitat/UKHab surveys and protected species surveys.
• Preparing tenders for a range of schemes, and suites of habitat, botanical and protected species surveys.
• Input into a range of ecological deliverables including: Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Management Plans, Protected Species Reports, European Protected Species licence applications, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), Biodiversity chapters of EIAs and Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA).
• Client liaison and project management.
• Providing mentoring and training to the wider, ecology team.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• An appropriate academic qualification in a related discipline and are member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (mentoring is available for upgrade to Full Membership)
• Protected species license(s) or other specialist skill sets with relevance to ecological consultancy
• Experience in undertaking extended Phase 1 habitat/UKHab survey and protected species surveys
• Experience in the production of fee quotations and tenders and inputting into technical ecological reports
• The ability to work in a team of ecologists and environmental professionals
• Knowledge of relevant wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies
• The ability to author Ecological Impact Assessments is desirable

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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.

With us, you can. Apply today.
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