Location
Leeds

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. As an Assistant Ecologist you will join our growing Nature Services Team in our Leeds office and work on some engaging projects within a supportive and varied team of technical experts. We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive team and invite you to benefit from our wide range of flexible working arrangements to find a working pattern that suits you so that you are at your best. You will be embedded within our Regional Team and involved in activities including assisting with and undertaking ecology surveys such as extended Phase 1 habitat/UKHab surveys and protected species surveys, preparing tenders for various schemes, and contributing to ecological deliverables including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Management Plans, Protected Species Reports, European Protected Species licence applications, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), Biodiversity chapters of EIAs, and Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA).

Experience
- Experience in extended Phase 1 habitat/UKHab surveys and protected species surveys, working towards protected species licences
- Some demonstrable ecological survey experience, ideally in a consultancy environment but other experience including voluntary work will be considered
- Experience in ecological consultancy with developing core field and reporting skills

About you
- An enthusiastic, energetic outlook and willingness to learn
- Appreciation of relevant wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies
- Self-confidence and motivation with good communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A full UK valid driving licence

Qualifications
- An appropriate academic qualification in Ecology or a related discipline
- Qualifying Member status with CIEEM or eligibility for this