Principal Ecologist
On-siteNewcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United KingdomOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelEnvironmental ServicesLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelLargeEnvironmental Services
Job Summary
Manage workload and oversee technical quality while generating opportunities, preparing tenders, and delivering a range of ecological, commercial, and financial project outcomes. Provide site- and office-based support to develop and mentor junior team members, ensuring a safe and productive working environment. Support clients through devising and delivering survey programmes, developing pragmatic mitigation strategies, and supervising on-site implementation across UK habitats and protected species. Lead the creation of Environmental Statement chapters and conduct Habitats Regulations Assessments.
Required Qualifications
- Experience across a range of UK habitats and protected species
- Hold (or have held) survey and/or mitigation licences
- A proven record of supporting clients through devising and delivering survey programmes
- Developing pragmatic, cost-effective mitigation
- Gaining the agreement of regulators
- Supervising implementation on-site
- Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment
- Writing Environmental Statement chapters
- Experience of Habitats Regulations Assessment
- A proven record of winning work from commercial clients
- Particularly in the residential, mixed use and industrial sectors
Desired Qualifications
- A passion for leading and supporting ecologists of all grades to develop and progress in their careers at WSP
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