WSP

2 months ago

Senior Ecologist

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Job Summary

Senior Ecologist leading ecological projects in Glasgow, planning and conducting Phase 1, UKHab and protected species surveys, and preparing ecological deliverables (Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, EIAR chapters, Habitats Regulations Appraisals). Responsible for client liaison, project management, regulator engagement, and mentoring junior team members within WSP’s Nature Services in Scotland and Ireland.

Location: Glasgow

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering

Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Plan and undertake ecology surveys including Phase 1, UKHab habitat surveys and protected species surveys (badger, otter, bat, great crested newt, etc).
•Preparation of tenders and a range of ecological deliverables including; Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, EIAR chapters and Habitats Regulations Appraisals.
•Client liaison and project management.
•Consultation and negotiation with regulators and stakeholders.
•Mentoring junior team members and helping to nurture an enthusiastic, supportive environment.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Learning BudgetGym MembershipHybrid WorkVirtual Gp

Key Requirements

•Degree or equivalent qualification in ecology or a related discipline; experience in ecological surveys and EIAR/Habitat Regulations.
•Experience across a range of Scottish habitats and ideally securing derogation licences from NatureScot.
•Full membership of CIEEM (ideally working towards Chartership).
•Proven ability to prepare tenders and Ecology deliverables (Phase 1, UKHab, EIAR chapters).
•Strong communication and client liaison skills with a proactive, solution-focused attitude.

Experience:EcologyEnvironmental assessmentScotland

Skills:CommunicationTeamworkProject managementMentoringStakeholder management

Certifications:CIEEM

Languages:English

Company Brief

WSP

Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Founded: 1959

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