Location
Belfast, County Antrim, United Kingdom

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.

We are seeking an Ecology Office Team Leader to join our team based in Northern Ireland. Our ecology team includes specialists in ornithology, terrestrial ecology, Biodiversity Net Gain, and aquatic (including marine) ecology. We are a dynamic and friendly team with offices in Ireland and the UK, working closely with interrelated disciplines such as Natural Capital specialists, arboriculturists, landscape architects, hydrologists, historic environment experts, and geotechnical specialists.

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 encourage you to apply.

As a people-focused Team Leader, you will work closely with your local team and the Regional Director to plan workload, career and personal development of the team, wellbeing, and oversee technical quality. You will produce and contribute to tenders (both commercial and technical) supporting our clients’ projects. Providing leadership and guidance, you will foster a positive, professional, and supportive working environment, developing and mentoring junior team members.

You will liaise with other disciplines within WSP to expand awareness of and engagement with the South East ecology teams, helping to nurture an enthusiastic, supportive, productive, and fun working environment. You will also have access to a generous training and career development budget to complete both in-house and external training to support your personal development and career progression.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today.

Experience
An appropriate academic qualification in a related discipline and membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (mentoring and support is available to progress through all stages of membership). Experience in staff management with a passion for developing and mentoring individuals as they progress their careers. Proven track record supporting clients by devising and delivering survey programmes, developing pragmatic and cost-effective mitigation, gaining regulator agreement, and supervising on-site implementation. Experience in Ecological Impact Assessment and writing EIA Reports. Project management skills with medium to large scale projects. Experience winning work from commercial clients across a range of sectors.

About you
People-focused leader who fosters a positive and professional working environment. Enthusiastic about mentoring and developing team members. Collaborative and able to work closely with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications
Relevant academic qualification in ecology or related discipline. Membership or willingness to progress membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.