Research Ecologists - Cardiff, United Kingdom - WSP Global Inc.

Description

WSP's one team culture provides multiple opportunities when working in our large, friendly and diverse ecology team.

We have a collaborative team with experts in a number of fields across the UK; providing extensive project experience and knowledge, training and mentoring opportunities for everyone within the team to benefit from.

#Providing technical advice, planning and undertaking ecology surveys including extended Phase 1 habitat/UKHab surveys and protected species surveys.
Preparing tenders for a range of schemes, and suites of habitat, botanical and protected species surveys.
Client liaison and project management.
Providing mentoring and training to the wider, ecology team.
An appropriate academic qualification in a related discipline and are member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (mentoring is available for upgrade to Full Membership)
Experience in undertaking extended Phase 1 habitat/UKHab survey and protected species surveys
Experience authoring Ecological Impact Assessments and Biodiversity Chapters for inclusion within Environmental Statements is desirable
Experience of project managing schemes and projects is desirable
The ability to work in a team of ecologists and environmental professionals
Knowledge of relevant wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies
A desire to develop your core ecological, project management and consultancy skills.
#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.
Work-life balance?

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.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.