Location
Edinburgh

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
WSP’s Nature Services team is a large, friendly and diverse group of ecologists, combining generalists with bat survey and licensing experience alongside specialist bat leads. We deliver a wide range of interesting and challenging projects across the UK. As we expand our team of licensed bat surveyors in Scotland, we offer flexibility for individuals to develop as either well-rounded generalists or specialists in bat survey and assessment.
The majority of our projects align with our Future Ready ethos, focusing on facilitating the energy transition with schemes ranging from wind farms to energy infrastructure upgrades. We also contribute to large-scale road improvement and flood protection projects across the UK and Ireland. The size and diversity of the team allow us to tailor roles based on experience, location, and travel preferences.
If you are eager to grow and develop your career as a bat specialist, the WSP Nature Services team is the place to do it.

Your New Role - What’s Involved?
Providing technical advice, planning, and overseeing bat surveys across a diverse range of schemes, mostly linked to decarbonisation and the energy transition. Acting as bat lead on projects including onshore wind farms, hydrogen pipelines, road dualling schemes, and energy infrastructure upgrades. Overseeing both generic and specialist surveys.
Preparing tenders for a variety of schemes within our diverse portfolio. Contributing to deliverables such as Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), Biodiversity chapters of EIAs, Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA), and licence applications. Engaging in client liaison and project management.
Providing mentoring and training to the wider team and contributing to innovative working methods and the national bat technical working group, where interested.

Imagine working on landmark projects that make a real impact on communities and the environment. With WSP, you can do the best work of your life and create a lasting legacy.

Experience
Holding a NatureScot bat licence or actively working towards it. Experience carrying out and/or managing bat surveys across various habitat types and schemes. Proficiency in bat call analysis, data management, and interpretation of field survey data. Experience in report writing, with seniority determining the level of responsibility. Experience with development licensing applications. Strong teamwork skills within a Nature Services professional environment. Good working knowledge of relevant wildlife legislation pertaining to bats.

About you
A motivated individual with a desire to develop as a bat specialist. Able to work collaboratively within a diverse team. Willing to engage in mentoring and contribute to innovative practices. Flexible regarding project types and locations.

Qualifications
NatureScot bat licence (or working towards it) is essential. Relevant ecological or environmental qualifications are advantageous but not explicitly stated.