Principal Ecologist
WSPStratford-on-Avon, England, United Kingdom
Posted January 15, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, with 72,800 passionate people united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.
Job Description
The Ecology team at WSP is a large, friendly and diverse team. We work collaboratively with experts in various fields across the UK providing extensive project experience and knowledge. Training and mentoring opportunities for everyone allowing you to grow your career.
Requirements
- Experience across a range of UK habitats and protected species and hold (or have held) survey and/or mitigation licences;
- 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;
- Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment and writing Environmental Statement chapters;
- Experience of Habitats Regulations Assessment;
- A proven record of winning work from commercial clients, particularly in the residential, mixed use and industrial sectors;
- A passion for leading and supporting ecologists of all grades to develop and progress in their careers at WSP;
Benefits
- Work-life balance
- Inclusivity & Belonging
- Health & Wellbeing
- Flex your time
- Your development
