Senior Ecologist — Shape Global Biodiversity (Flexible)

WSP Global Inc.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join a large, diverse team and help lead ecology surveys and environmental assessments across the UK. The role emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and mentoring within a supportive environment.

You will work on multidisciplinary schemes with a focus on biodiversity outcomes, survey design, and nature-based solutions, contributing to landmark projects while advancing your ecological skills and project management experience.

Qualifications

• An appropriate academic qualification in a related discipline and membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.
• Protected species licence(s) or other specialist skill sets with relevance to ecological consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical advice, and planning and leading on ecology surveys including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, UKHab surveys and protected species surveys.
• Preparing tenders for a range of schemes, and suites of habitat, botanical and protected species surveys.
• Inputting 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.
• Consultation and negotiation with regulators and stakeholders.
• Helping to nurture an enthusiastic, supportive, and productive working environment.
• Providing mentoring and training to the wider ecology team.

Skills

Ecology

Project management

Communication

Education

Relevant discipline degree

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join a large, diverse team and help lead ecology surveys and environmental assessments across the UK. The role emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and mentoring within a supportive environment.

You will work on multidisciplinary schemes with a focus on biodiversity outcomes, survey design, and nature-based solutions, contributing to landmark projects while advancing your ecological skills and project management experience.