Assistant Ecologist

WSP
Leeds
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceSkills: ["Communication skills","Teamwork","Independent working","Motivation","Willingness to learn"]

Join WSP’s Nature Services Team in Leeds as an Assistant Ecologist, supporting ecology surveys including extended Phase 1 habitat/UKHab and protected species work. Help prepare tenders and contribute to key ecological deliverables such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Management Plans, Protected Species Reports, EcIAs, Biodiversity chapters, and HRA assessments. Work within a supportive team of technical experts and support licence-related applications as needed.

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Assistant Ecologist

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Job Summary

Join WSP’s Nature Services Team in Leeds as an Assistant Ecologist, supporting ecology surveys including extended Phase 1 habitat/UKHab and protected species work. Help prepare tenders and contribute to key ecological deliverables such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Management Plans, Protected Species Reports, EcIAs, Biodiversity chapters, and HRA assessments. Work within a supportive team of technical experts and support licence-related applications as needed.
Location: Leeds
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assist with and undertake ecology surveys, including extended Phase 1 habitat/UKHab surveys and protected species surveys.
  • •Assist with and prepare tenders for schemes and suites of habitat, botanical, and protected species surveys.
  • •Contribute to ecological deliverables including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Ecological Management Plans.
  • •Support preparation of Protected Species Reports, European Protected Species licence applications, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), biodiversity chapters of EIAs, and Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA).
  • •Work within the Regional Team and collaborate with a supportive group of technical experts to deliver project outputs.

Key Requirements

  • •An appropriate academic qualification in Ecology or a related discipline.
  • •Qualifying Member status with CIEEM (or eligibility for this).
  • •Experience in extended Phase 1 habitat/UKHab surveys and knowledge/experience in protected species surveys, working towards protected species licences.
  • •Some experience in ecological survey work (ideally consultancy, but other experience including voluntary work will be considered).
  • •A full UK valid driving licence, plus self-confidence and motivation with good communication skills and the ability to work independently and in a team.
Experience:Ecological consultancy
Education:
Skills:Communication skillsTeamworkIndependent workingMotivationWillingness to learn
Licenses:UK driving licence
Certifications:CIEEM Qualifying Member

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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