We are looking to appoint a Principal (or higher) Project Ecologist to join our growing team in Belfast and work on some engaging projects within a supportive team of technical experts.

What we think sets us apart is that one of our key strengths is supporting the personal development of our team, via our Peer Partnership programme, on the job training with in-house experts, and a range of tailored external training for more specialist subjects. Many of our team work flexibly, both in terms of their working hours and their location. WSP offers fantastic training opportunities both internally and externally allowing you to develop your career as a professional ecologist in a supportive environment.

We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive team, so even if you’re not sure you match everything in our job description, we are still keen for you to make an application.

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In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

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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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

• You will be the Project Ecologist for a large and high profile infrastructure project in Northern Ireland while being embedded within WSP’s Scotland and Ireland Ecology Team.

• Reviewing of Construction Environment Management Plans (CEMPs), Ecological Method Statements and other documentation produced by Contractors.

• Routine audit visit of site activities, and presence on site during works near highly sensitive ecological features (i.e. commencement of works in SACs).

• Reviewing of site conditions and environmental reporting logs.

• Auditing on behalf of client on ecological compensation and design features and they have they been built / installed correctly – e.g. artificial setts / smooth newt ponds / bat crossing points.

• An appropriate academic qualification in a related discipline and are full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (or equivalent)

• Experience with ecological and environmental clerk of works and auditing construction sites.

• Good organisational skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant NI wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies.

• Familiarity with/ holder of NI survey species specific survey licences

• Strong teamwork and collaboration ethic, and excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

• Experience in Protected Species mitigation and Mitigation licences.