Consultant Ecologist

We are seeking a Consultant Ecologist to join our team at WSP. As an Ecological Consultant, you'll be part of a large, friendly, and diverse team where collaboration, learning, and wellbeing sit at the centre of our culture. You'll have the chance to work alongside environmental specialists across the UK, broadening your experience through multidisciplinary learning and exposure to global expertise. With structured training, mentoring, and clear progression routes, you'll have every opportunity to develop your technical ecological skills, grow your project management capabilities, and work towards protected species licences.

Requirements

• Appropriate academic qualification and/or experience in a related discipline
• Membership of CIEEM (or working towards it)
• Understanding of digital data collection tools (e.g., Coreo, Fieldmaps, Survey123)
• Professional experience within ecological consultancy or a regulatory environment
• Knowledge of BNG principles and guidance, and experience of BNG assessments
• Clear, accurate report-writing skills and ability to produce robust ecological assessments
• Familiarity with relevant ecology policy and planning guidance
• Strong communication skills, solution-focussed and proactive

Benefits

• Flexible working
• Access to peer support networks, specialist groups, and open collaboration across all experience levels
• Structured training, mentoring, and clear progression routes
• Generous training and career development budget