Overview

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. Suppose you have a desire to develop your core ecological, project management and consultancy skills whilst also having the opportunity to influence the wider ecology industry. In that case, the WSP Ecology team is the place to do it.

What’s involved?

Spending around 70% of your time with us in the field, your role will include:

  • Assisting our ecologists with planning and undertaking ecology surveys including a wide range of protected species surveys and extended Phase 1 habitat /UK Hab surveys. Our seasonal staff have the opportunity to get involved in all types of surveys.
  • Collating, analysing and presenting data including the use of biodiversity metrics to assess loss or gain in biodiversity units and bat sound analysis.
  • Inputting into technical reports and other deliverables, such as licence method statements and management plans.
  • This role involves outdoor work, sometimes in remote locations, in all weathers with some requirement for evening work and staying away from home.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

  • An appropriate Degree in Ecology or a related discipline. Ideally, this would be a course accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management (CIEEM). Post graduate degrees are also welcomed.
  • Qualifying Member status with CIEEM (or are eligible for this).
  • Attention to detail and analytical skills.
  • An understanding of relevant wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies.
  • Experience of working with data including spatial data and/or producing GIS maps.
  • A full UK valid driving licence (ideally – in some cases this may not be necessary)
  • Some demonstrable skills (not necessarily experience) in ecological survey.
  • Proven communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

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.

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 our culture of inclusivity.

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