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WSP in the U.S. · 10 hours ago

Senior Ecologist

Antrim County, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

WSP is a global company that offers opportunities to work on landmark projects and connect with experts in the field. They are seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their Nature Services Team, where the role involves planning ecology surveys, preparing ecological deliverables, and collaborating with various disciplines on significant infrastructure and renewable energy projects.

AssociationBankingE-Commerce

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Planning and undertaking ecology surveys including Extended Phase 1 Habitat, and protected species surveys (red squirrel, pine marten, badger, otter, bat, smooth newt, etc)

Preparation of tenders and a range of ecological deliverables including; Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, EIAR chapters and Appropriate Assessments

Following the mitigation hierarchy and being involved in design of mitigation and compensation measures including BNG and biodiversity enhancements

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

Attending and contributing to regular weekly and monthly Ecology team meetings

Taking advantage of a generous training and career development budget to complete training (in-house and external)

Qualification

Ecological Impact AssessmentBiodiversity Net GainProtected species surveysCIEEM membershipUK wildlife legislationEcological deliverables preparationMentoring junior team membersCommunication skillsProject management

Required

An appropriate academic qualification and/or experience in a related discipline

Membership of CIEEM, IEMA or similar

Experience working in a consultancy or similar environment and a deep understanding of UK and NI wildlife legislation and policy

Experience across a range of Irish habitats and species

Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment and writing EIAR chapters

Experience of Appropriate Assessments

Strong communication skills and is solution-focussed and proactive

Benefits

Generous training and career development budget

Company

WSP in the U.S.

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What if you could shape built and natural environments – and the future of those that use them? With us, you can.

Founded in 1980

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

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