Seasonal Ecologist, 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

WSP in the UK

3mo ago

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Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Science
Exeter, +3

Requirements

An appropriate Degree in Ecology or a related discipline. Ideally, this would be a course accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management (CIEEM).
A postgraduate degree e.g. MSc, desirable but not a requirement.
Qualifying Member status with CIEEM (or are eligible for this).
Attention to detail and analytical skills.
An understanding of relevant wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies.
Experience of working with data including spatial data and/or producing GIS maps.
A full UK valid driving licence (ideally – in some cases this may not be necessary)
Some demonstrable skills (not necessarily experience) in ecological survey.
Proven communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Spending around 70% of your time with us in the field, your role will include:
Assisting our ecologists with planning and undertaking ecology surveys including extended Phase 1 habitat /UK Hab surveys and protected species surveys. Our seasonal staff have the opportunity to get involved in all types of surveys.
Collating, analysing and presenting data including the use of biodiversity metrics to assess loss or gain in biodiversity units and bat sound analysis.
Inputting into technical reports and other deliverables, such as licence method statements and management plans.
This role involves outdoor work, sometimes in remote locations, in all weathers with some requirement for evening work and staying away from home.
At WSP we pride ourselves on supporting individuals and giving everyone the chance to shine.

WSP in the UK

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Mission & Purpose

WSP is a leading engineering professional services consulting firm which supports significant projects in both the built and natural environments. We provide engineering and design services to public and private sector clients in the transportation and infrastructure, property and buildings, earth and environment, power and energy, resources and industry sectors, as well as a strategic advisory offering. We have more than 40 offices across the UK and Ireland. Our team of over 7,000 technical specialists and strategic advisers in the UK is part of a talented family of more than 55,000 global changemakers, transforming what’s possible to build a smarter, greener future for all. Together, we deliver innovative solutions to solve complex problems for our clients and the communities we serve, meeting both the needs of today and addressing the challenges of tomorrow. WSP takes pride in leading the way we collectively tackle the climate emergency and in October 2020 we announced our commitment to halve the carbon footprint of all designs and advice provided to clients by 2030, a first in the engineering consultancy sector. Having since aligned our carbon reduction targets with the SBTI’s science-based Net-Zero Standard, we will achieve carbon neutrality in our UK operations in 2025. Globally, WSP has committed to achieving net zero emissions across its value chain by 2040.