Senior Ornithologist

Apex Contracting Co.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join their Ecology team. This role offers the chance to lead ornithology surveys, produce technical reports, and mentor junior staff. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment that values diversity and innovation, while also having the opportunity to influence the ecology industry. With a commitment to work-life balance and personal development, this position is perfect for those looking to grow their career in a supportive and dynamic setting. Join a company that values your unique contributions and offers a flexible working policy to suit your lifestyle.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing programs

Training and mentoring opportunities

Employee resource groups for diversity

Qualifications

• Experience in ornithology surveys and technical report preparation.
• Ability to provide advice on ornithological matters to clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and coordination of ornithology surveys across various sites.
• Supervise and mentor junior ornithology staff.

Skills

Bird identification skills

Project management

Consultancy skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree in Ecology or related discipline

Job description

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 friendly and diverse team. We work collaboratively with experts in various fields across the UK providing extensive project experience and knowledge. Training and mentoring opportunities for everyone allowing you to grow your career. If you have a desire to develop your core ornithology, 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?

• Lead in the design, co-ordination and scheduling of ornithology surveys.
• Lead on ornithology surveys, following a range of survey methodologies and techniques across a range of sites.
• Production of technical reports, including scoping reports and supporting on the ornithology elements of EIA chapters, including data analysis and presentation.
• Supervision and mentoring of junior ornithology staff.
• Supporting on the ornithology elements of tenders.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Excellent bird identification skills and experience in a variety of ornithology surveys types.
• Experience in providing advice on ornithological matters to clients, project teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in preparing technical reports and sections of text that contribute to Ecological Appraisals, EIA level and HRA level assessments.
• An appropriate academic qualification in Ecology or a related discipline.
• An enthusiastic, energetic outlook and willingness to learn.
• A full UK valid driving license.
• Self-confidence and motivation, with good communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment.

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.