Associate Ornithologist

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

WSP has a large, highly experienced and friendly Ecology team who get involved with a diverse range of multi-disciplinary projects within the UK, Ireland and Internationally for both private and public clients. The team prides themselves on the integrated support offered by working alongside our in-house water, landscape, arboriculture, Natural Capital and sustainability specialists to deliver commercially balanced, innovative and integrated solutions.

As one of the UK’s largest ecology teams with a growing portfolio of projects, WSP is looking to appoint a talented and ambitious Regional Lead for Ornithology covering North-west England / North-east England / Scotland / Ireland to help support our growing portfolio of project work and shape the future of the Regional Ornithology Team. 

Your New Role What’s Involved?

• You will be responsible for shaping the future of the Regional Ornithology Team, in terms of structure, technical specialism, and quality of service.  WSP provides a generous training and career development allowance, and you will encourage and support use of this to develop individual and Team development goals. 
• You will lead and mentor the growing Regional Ornithology Team to produce timely, accurate and high-quality products and services.
• You will be provided with the autonomy and support to influence and shape staff development, current work streams and expand the current customer base. 
• You will act as ornithology technical lead for a range of projects, including technical review of documents, provision of technical advice to clients, liaison with consultees and production of EcIA and HRA reports. 
• You will be responsible for revenue generation.  This includes assessing, co-ordinating and contributing to tender opportunities as required. 
• You will engage with your Team through regular meetings to plan forward workload to adequately deliver the forward workload. 
• At all times, Health, Safety and Wellbeing will be a priority for you and your Team. 

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• An appropriate academic qualification in a related discipline and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (mentoring and support is available to progress along all stages of membership).
• Experience of staff management and a passion for developing and mentoring individuals as they progress their careers at WSP.
• A detailed knowledge of the technical assessments underpinning ornithological work in support of large development projects and through the EIA and HRA processes. 
• Project management expertise. 
• A proven record of supporting clients through devising and delivering survey programmes, developing pragmatic, cost-effective mitigation, gaining the agreement of regulators and supervising implementation on-site.
• Managerial and leadership experience, including resource and capacity planning.
• Experience in undertaking impact assessment in relation to bird populations on and off site for a variety of projects across multiple sectors. 
• Lead author role for Habitat Regulations Appraisals and Appropriate Assessments.
• A proven record of winning work from commercial clients, particularly in the energy, highways and local Government sectors.

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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