WSP

2 weeks ago

Consultant Ecologist

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Job Summary

Join WSP’s Nature Services Team in Belfast to deliver ecology work across nationally significant infrastructure, renewable energy, and utility refurbishment projects. Conduct Extended Phase 1 Habitat and protected species surveys, prepare ecological deliverables (including EIAR chapters and Appropriate Assessments), and support mitigation, compensation, and Biodiversity Net Gain measures. Collaborate with interdisciplinary specialists, liaise with clients and regulators, and mentor junior team members.

Location: Belfast

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Key Responsibilities

•Plan and undertake ecology surveys including Extended Phase 1 Habitat and protected species surveys.
•Prepare ecological deliverables such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, EIAR chapters, and Appropriate Assessments.
•Apply the mitigation hierarchy and help design mitigation and compensation measures, including BNG and biodiversity enhancements.
•Manage projects and maintain client liaison throughout ecological work.
•Consult with regulators and stakeholders and mentor junior team members.

Key Requirements

•Appropriate academic qualification and/or experience in a related discipline.
•Membership of CIEEM, IEMA or similar.
•Experience working in a consultancy (or similar) with a strong understanding of UK and NI wildlife legislation and policy.
•Experience across a range of Irish habitats and species.
•Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment (including writing EIAR chapters) and Appropriate Assessments.

Skills:CommunicationSolution-focusedProactiveMentoringClient liaison

Certifications:CIEEMIEMA

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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