Ecology Team Lead

WSP in the U.S.; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Thrive health programme

Gymflex benefit

Menopause support

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Ecology Office Team Leader based in Northern Ireland to lead a diverse ecology team, including ornithology, terrestrial and aquatic specialists. You will mentor staff, plan workloads with the Regional Director, and contribute to tenders while coordinating with other disciplines within WSP to expand ecological engagement.

The role emphasizes leadership, career development, and delivering high-quality ecological projects, with a focus on mentorship, collaboration, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Academic qualification in a related discipline and CIEEM membership (mentoring available)
• Experience of staff management and mentoring individuals
• Proven record delivering surveys, pragmatic mitigation, regulators' approval
• Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment and writing EIA reports
• Project management on medium to large scale projects
• Experience winning work from commercial clients across sectors

Responsibilities

• Plan workload, career development, wellbeing and oversee technical quality with local team and Regional Director
• Produce and input tenders (commercial and technical) to support clients’ projects
• Provide leadership, mentorship and a positive, professional working environment for junior team members
• Liaise with other disciplines within WSP to expand awareness and engagement of ecology teams
• nurture an enthusiastic, supportive, productive and fun working environment
• Utilise training and development budget for personal growth and career progression

Skills

CIEEM membership

Staff management

Survey program delivery

EIA experience

Project management

Business development

Education

Related degree

Job description

Job Description

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.

A Little Bit More About Your Role ...

We are seeking an Ecology Office Team Leader to join our Team, based in Northern Ireland. Our ecology team includes ornithology, terrestrial, Biodiversity Net Gain and aquatic (inc. marine) specialists. We are a dynamic and friendly team, with other offices in Ireland and UK, working closely with a range of interrelated disciplines including Natural Capital specialists, arboriculturists, landscape architects, hydrologists, our historic environment experts and geotechnical specialists. We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive team, so even if you’re not sure you match everything in our job description, we are still keen for you to make an application.

Your New Role What’s Involved?

As a people-focussed Team Leader you will be involved in following activities:

• Working closely with your local team and the Regional Director to plan workload, career and personal development of the team, wellbeing and oversee technical quality.
• Producing and inputting into tenders (commercial and technical) in support of our clients’ projects.
• Provide leadership and guidance that creates a positive and professional, supportive working environment, to develop and mentor junior team members.
• Liaising with other disciplines within WSP to expand the awareness of, and engagement with the South East ecology teams.
• Helping to nurture an enthusiastic, supportive, productive and fun working environment.
• Availing of a generous training and career development budget to complete training (in-house and external) to help with own personal development and career progression.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate ...

• An appropriate academic qualification in a related discipline and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (mentoring and support is available to progress along all stages of membership).
• Experience of staff management and a passion for developing and mentoring individuals as they progress their careers at WSP.
• A proven record of supporting clients through devising and delivering survey programmes, developing pragmatic, cost-effective mitigation, gaining the agreement of regulators and supervising implementation on-site.
• Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment and writing EIA Reports.
• Project management experience and skill with medium to large scale projects.
• Experience of winning work from commercial clients, across a range of sectors.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

We offer the following.

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

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. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the WSP My Hour allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#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.