Job Description
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We are seeking Ecology Team Leaders to join our Scotland and Ireland Ecology Region, based in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Our ecology team includes ornithology, terrestrial, Biodiversity Net Gain, EnvCoW and aquatic specialists. We are a dynamic and friendly team, with other offices in Ireland and the UK, working closely with a range of interrelated disciplines including Natural Capital specialists, arboriculturists, landscape architects, hydrologists, our historic environment experts and geotechnical specialists.
As a people-focussed Team Leader you will be involved in the following activities:
* Working closely with your Team and the Regional Director, and Team Leaders in Belfast and Naas, to plan workload, career and personal development of the Team, resourcing, wellbeing and oversee technical quality.
* Producing/inputting to tenders (commercial and technical) in support of our clients' projects.
* Providing site- and office-based support to develop and mentor junior team members.
* Liaising with other disciplines within WSP to expand the awareness of, and engagement with, the Scotland Ecology Teams.
* Helping to nurture an enthusiastic, supportive, productive and fun working environment.
* Leading weekly Team meetings.
* Availing of a generous training and career development budget to complete training (in-house and external) to help with own personal development and career progression.
We are looking for someone who has:
* 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.
* Project management experience.
* Experience of supporting clients through devising and delivering survey programmes, developing pragmatic, cost-effective mitigation, gaining the agreement of regulators and supervising implementation on-site.
* Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment and writing EIA Reports.
* Experience of Habitat Regulations Appraisal.
* Experience of winning work from commercial clients, particularly in the energy, highways and local Government sectors.
About Us
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 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.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity
We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society.
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.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
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