Principal Ecologist

WSP

Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Experience across uk habitats and protected species
Survey and/or mitigation licences
Ecological impact assessment expertise
** WSP is seeking a Principal Ecologist for their Glasgow office, focusing on ecological management, project delivery, and mentoring within a collaborative team environment. The role emphasizes experience with UK habitats, ecological assessments, and client engagement. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves managing workload, overseeing technical quality, and generating opportunities for ecological deliverables in support of client projects.
  • Candidates must demonstrate a proven record of devising survey programmes, developing cost-effective mitigation strategies, and gaining regulator agreement.
  • WSP offers a hybrid working policy allowing two days of remote work per week alongside comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits.

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** WSP is seeking a Principal Ecologist for their Glasgow office, focusing on ecological management, project delivery, and mentoring within a collaborative team environment. The role emphasizes experience with UK habitats, ecological assessments, and client engagement. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience across UK habitats and protected species
  • Survey and/or mitigation licences
  • Ecological Impact Assessment expertise
  • Habitats Regulations Assessment experience
  • Winning work from commercial clients

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for leading and supporting ecologists
  • Desire to influence the wider ecology industry
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Mentoring junior team members

Key Requirements

  • Hold or have held survey and/or mitigation licences
  • Experience with Environmental Statement chapters
  • Proven track record winning residential/industrial work

Work Rights

Not specified

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