Job Description
As an Ecological Consultant with WSP, you will be part of a large, friendly, and diverse team where collaboration, learning, and wellbeing sit at the centre of our culture. You will support environmental specialists across the UK and gain hands‑on experience on large‑scale, complex projects, helping to shape meaningful biodiversity outcomes and deliver nature‑positive solutions.
- Planning and undertaking ecology surveys including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and protected species surveys.
- Preparation of tenders and a range of ecological deliverables including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, protected species survey reports, method statements, and management plans.
- Conducting Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments.
- Working closely with clients, project teams and GIS specialists.
- Applying the mitigation hierarchy and contributing to the design of mitigation, compensation and enhancement measures.
- Client liaison and project management.
- Consultation and negotiation with regulators and stakeholders.
- Mentoring junior team members.
- Helping to nurture an enthusiastic, supportive and productive working environment.
- Taking advantage of a generous training and career development budget to complete training (in‑house and external).
Qualifications
- An appropriate academic qualification and/or experience in a related discipline.
- Membership of CIEEM (or working towards it).
- Understanding of digital data collection tools (e.g., Coreo, Fieldmaps, Survey123).
- Professional experience within ecological consultancy or a regulatory environment.
- Knowledge of BNG principles and guidance, and experience of BNG assessments.
- Clear, accurate report‑writing skills and ability to produce robust ecological assessments.
- Familiarity with relevant ecology policy and planning guidance.
- Strong communication skills, solution‑focused and proactive.
- We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive team, so if you think you would be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits
- Flexible working – hybrid policy with two days a week working from home and opportunities to collaborate in modern offices.
- Work‑life balance initiatives including the “WSP My Hour” and flexible leave options.
- Health and wellbeing support via the Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, Gymflex scheme and menopause support package.
- Professional development through structured training, mentoring, and the chance to work towards recognised qualifications.
- Opportunity to work on landmark projects that deliver genuine environmental benefit.
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria – please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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