WSP

2 months ago

Principal Ecologist/Associate Ecologist

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Job Summary

Lead ecology projects within WSP’s Nature Services across Scotland and Ireland, providing hands-on surveys (Phase 1/UKHab and protected species), tendering and report delivery, client liaison, and team mentorship. You’ll manage workloads, develop colleagues, and build a strong internal/external profile while collaborating with biodiversity and environmental teams to shape nature-positive outcomes.

Location: Edinburgh

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Communications, PR & Community

Key Responsibilities

•Provide motivational leadership and line management for team members at various grades, overseeing workload planning and forecasting, and guiding professional development.
•Plan and undertake ecology surveys including Phase 1/UKHab habitat surveys and protected species surveys (badger, otter, bat, amphibians and reptiles).
•Prepare and review tenders and a range of ecological deliverables (PEAs, Ecological Impact Assessments, Protected Species Reports, Habitats Regulations Appraisals, licence applications).
•Undertake client liaison and project management; conduct consultation and negotiation with regulators and stakeholders.
•Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, productive working environment while building a visible profile as a technical expert.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:HybridFlexible Working

Key Requirements

•A relevant academic qualification in ecology or a related subject.
•Full membership of CIEEM (ideally working towards full chartership) or eligible to apply.
•Proven experience motivating and leading others, including supporting team development and managing project workloads.
•Advanced technical knowledge and competency in designing, planning and undertaking ecology desk-based and field-based surveys within the UK (e.g., botanical survey, habitat classification) and use of health and safety practices.
•Ability to produce and review high-quality, technically robust ecological reports and related deliverables.

Experience:EcologyEnvironmental consultancyInfrastructureRenewable energy

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:LeadershipCommunicationMentoringProject managementTeamwork

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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