Consultant Ecologist: Biodiversity & Project Lead

WSP in the U.S.; Michigan; On-site; USD 46,854 - 66,934; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training budget

Job summary

Consultant Ecologist – Belfast is sought to join our growing Nature Services Team. You will work with the Belfast Team Leader and colleagues on infrastructure, renewable energy and utility refurbishment projects.

You will plan ecology surveys, prepare tenders and EIAR chapters, apply the mitigation hierarchy and act as client liaison. Mentoring juniors and contributing to team meetings are part of the role; a generous training budget is available.

Qualifications

• Academic qualification or relevant experience in ecology or related discipline.
• Membership of CIEEM, IEMA or similar professional body.
• Experience in consultancy with knowledge of UK and NI wildlife legislation and policy.
• Experience across a range of Irish habitats and species.
• Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment (EIAR) and writing EIAR chapters.
• Experience of Appropriate Assessments.
• Strong communication and proactive problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and undertake ecology surveys including Extended Phase 1 Habitat and protected species surveys.
• Prepare tenders and ecological deliverables (PEA, EIAR chapters, AA).
• Apply the mitigation hierarchy and assist in mitigation/BNG design.
• Act as client liaison and project manager.
• Consult with regulators and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Contribute to regular Ecology team meetings.
• Utilise training and development budget for in-house and external training.

Skills

Strong communication

Client liaison

Education

Membership of CIEEM or IEMA

Job description

Consultant Ecologist – Belfast is sought to join our growing Nature Services Team. You will work with the Belfast Team Leader and colleagues on infrastructure, renewable energy and utility refurbishment projects.

You will plan ecology surveys, prepare tenders and EIAR chapters, apply the mitigation hierarchy and act as client liaison. Mentoring juniors and contributing to team meetings are part of the role; a generous training budget is available.