Assistant Ecologist - Glasgow, United Kingdom - WSP

WSP

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready

In today's world it's important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move it's vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond

To find out more about our Ecology business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at

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Environment | WSP

Your new role, what's involved?

Planning and undertaking ecology surveys including Extended Phase 1 habitat surveys and protected species surveys.
Preparation of ecological reports.
Data management and analysis.
WSP offer fantastic training opportunities both internally and externally allowing you to develop your career as a professional ecologist in a supportive environment.

YOUR TEAM

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

An appropriate academic qualification in a related discipline and at least a Qualifying Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management
Experience in ecological consultancy having started to develop core field and reporting skills
Experience in extended Phase 1 habitat survey along with knowledge and experience in protected species surveys, working towards protected species licences
Knowledge of relevant wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies

What's in it for you?
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Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important - whether that's for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

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Inclusivity & Diversity?
We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work.

We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP's Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

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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.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

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Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the "WSP Hour" which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

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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, whether that's chartership, training or mentoring.