Senior or Principal Ecologist - Naas

<p><strong>What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?</strong> </p> <p>At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. </p> <p><strong>A little more about your role…</strong> </p> <p><span>We are seeking a <strong>Senior or Principal Ecologist </strong>to join our growing </span><span>Nature Services</span><span> Team in Naas and work on some engaging projects within a supportive team of technical experts.</span></p> <p><span>We work closely 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.</span></p> <p><span>We collaborate with a range of interrelated disciplines including Biodiversity Net Gain and Natural Capital specialists, arboriculturists, landscape architects, hydrologists, environmental scientists and geotechnical specialists. </span></p> <p><span>We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive team, so even if you’re not sure you match everything in our job description, we are still keen for you to make an application. </span></p> <p><span>As </span><span>a</span><span> <strong>Senior or Principal Ecologist</strong> you will be embedded within our Ireland Nature Services Team and will be involved in the following activities: </span></p> <ul> <li><span>Planning and undertaking ecology surveys including Fossitt habitat surveys and protected species surveys (badger, otter, bat, smooth newt, etc). </span></li> <li><span>Preparation of tenders and a range of ecological deliverables including; Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, EIAR chapters and Appropriate Assessment reports. </span></li> <li><span>Client liaison and project management.</span></li> <li><span>Consultation and negotiation with regulators and stakeholders.</span></li> <li><span>Mentoring junior team members.</span></li> <li><span>Helping to nurture an enthusiastic, supportive, and productive working environment.</span></li> <li><span>Attending regular weekly and monthly Ecology team meetings.</span></li> <li><span>Availing of a generous training and career development budget to complete training (in-house and external).</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…</strong> </p> <ul> <li><span>An appropriate academic qualification and/or experience in a related discipline. </span></li> <li><span>Experience across a range of Irish habitats and ideally has experience with securing derogation licences from the National Parks and Wildlife Service.</span></li> <li><span>Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment and writing EIAR chapters.</span></li> <li><span>Experience of Appropriate Assessment.</span></li> <li><span>Good communication skills, and is solution-focussed and proactive. </span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.</strong> </p> <p>Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. </p> <p><strong>With us, you can. Apply today.</strong> </p> <p>#LI-AH</p> <p></p> <p>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. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.</p> <p><b>WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?</b></p> <p><b>Work-life balance</b></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><b>Inclusivity &amp; Diversity</b></p> <p>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. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.</p> <p><b>Heal