Job Description
We are seeking a Senior or Principal Ecologist to join our growing Ecology Team in Naas and work on some engaging projects within a supportive team of technical experts. We work closely with our sister office in Belfast and although work would primarily be in Ireland, the Ireland and Scotland Ecology Teams work together to deliver a diverse range of projects, including nationally significant infrastructure projects, renewable energy projects, utility refurbishment projects and large Strategic Infrastructure Development (SID) projects. We collaborate with a range of interrelated disciplines including Biodiversity Net Gain and Natural Capital specialists, arboriculturists, landscape architects, hydrologists, environmental scientists and geotechnical specialists. As a Senior or Principal Ecologist you will be embedded within our Ireland and Scotland Ecology Regional Team and will be involved in the following activities: Planning and undertaking ecology surveys including Fossitt habitat surveys and protected species surveys (badger, otter, bat, smooth newt, etc). Preparation of tenders and a range of ecological deliverables including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, EIAR chapters and Appropriate Assessment reports. Client liaison and project management. Consultation and negotiation with regulators and stakeholders. Mentoring junior team members. Helping to nurture an enthusiastic, supportive, and productive working environment. Attending regular weekly and monthly Ecology team meetings. Availing of a generous training and career development budget to complete training (in-house and external). Minimum Requirements: An appropriate academic qualification and/or experience in a related discipline. Experience across a range of Irish habitats and ideally has experience with securing derogation licences from the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment and writing EIAR chapters. Experience of Appropriate Assessment. Strong communication skills, and is solution-focussed and proactive. We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready! To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU Work-life balance? WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important. Inclusivity & Diversity? We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. Health & Wellbeing? We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Your development? We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development. APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP! #WeAreWSP Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date. #J-18808-Ljbffr