Overview
We are seeking a Senior or Principal Ecologist to join our growing Nature Services Team in Naas and work on engaging projects within a supportive team of technical experts. We collaborate with our sister office in Belfast 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 interrelated disciplines including Biodiversity Net Gain and Natural Capital specialists, arboriculturists, landscape architects, hydrologists, environmental scientists and geotechnical specialists. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive team, and we encourage applications even if you’re not certain you meet every item in the job description.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Avail of a generous training and career development budget to complete training (in-house and external).
What we will be looking for
* 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.
* Good communication skills, and is solution-focussed and proactive.
About us and benefits
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800+ passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. We offer a range of benefits and development opportunities across work-life balance, health and wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth.
What’s in it for you
* Work-life balance with a hybrid working policy (flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborate in offices).
* Inclusivity and belonging with a diverse and supportive culture.
* Health and wellbeing programs including Thrive, Virtual GP, menopause support, and gym benefits.
* Flexible working arrangements, part-time options, the ability to purchase additional leave, and bank holiday flexibility.
* Development opportunities through training, mentoring, and Chartership.
EEO statement
#WeAreWSP: 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 employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and we will provide any required workplace adjustments.
#J-18808-Ljbffr