Description
We are seeking a Principal Ecologist to join our Ecology team in Greater Manchester.
The successful candidate will have a desire to develop their core ecological, project management and consultancy skills whilst also having the opportunity to influence the wider ecology industry.
Key responsibilities include:
- Embracing our Health, Safety and Wellbeing culture and creating a safe place for all to work
- Working closely with your team, the Regional Director and the Team Leader to manage workload and oversee technical quality
- Generating opportunities, preparation of tenders and over-seeing the delivery and management of a range of ecological deliverables
- Providing site- and office-based support to develop and mentor junior team members
- Helping to nurture an enthusiastic, supportive and productive working environment.
Requirements:
- Experience across a range of UK habitats and protected species and hold (or have held) survey and/or mitigation licences;
- A proven record of supporting clients through devising and delivering survey programmes, developing pragmatic, cost-effective mitigation, gaining the agreement of regulators and supervising implementation on-site;
- Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment and writing Environmental Statement chapters;
- Experience of Habitats Regulations Assessment;
- A proven record of winning work from commercial clients, particularly in the residential, mixed use and industrial sectors;
- A passion for leading and supporting ecologists of all grades to develop and progress in their careers at WSP;