Senior Ecologist

As a Senior Ecologist at WSP, you will join a large, diverse ecology team focused on delivering nature-positive outcomes through collaboration and knowledge sharing. You drive ecological surveys, assessments, and licencing work that shape large-scale projects with real biodiversity impact. You’ll mentor colleagues, grow technical and project-management skills, and engage with regulators and clients to deliver meaningful environmental solutions. This role offers flexible working, cross-disciplinary exposure, and clear progression toward senior capabilities.

• flexible working
• mentoring and training
• cross-disciplinary exposure
• career progression
• supportive environment
• global project opportunities

• Plan and lead ecology surveys (PEAs, UKHab, protected species surveys)
• Prepare tenders and coordinate habitat, botanical, and protected species surveys
• Contribute to ecological deliverables (PEAs, Ecological Management Plans, Protected Species Reports, licence apps, EcIAs, EIAs, HRA)
• Client liaison and project management
• Regulator and stakeholder consultation and negotiation
• Mentor and train ecology team members
• Support a collaborative and productive working environment

• Academic qualification in a related discipline
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (mentoring for Full Membership)
• Protected species licence(s) or relevant specialist skills
• Experience in PEA, Hab survey, and protected species surveys
• Experience in fee quotations, tenders, and ecological reports
• Ability to work in a team of ecologists and environmental professionals
• Excellent knowledge of legislation and survey methodologies
• Ability to author Ecological Impact Assessments (desirable)
• Strong communication skills and proactive attitude

• Strong communication skills
• Solution-focused and proactive attitude
• Team collaboration and mentoring ability
• Ecology surveys (PEA, UKHab, protected species)
• Ecological reporting (EcIA, EIAs, HRA)
• Licensing for protected species