Technical Director, Nature Services

2 weeks ago

Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom WSP Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

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.

A little more about your role…

The Ecology team at WSP is a large, friendly and diverse team. We work collaboratively with experts in various field across the UK providing extensive project experience and knowledge. Training and mentoring opportunities for everyone allowing you to grow your career. If you have a desire to develop your core ecological, project management and consultancy skills whilst also having the opportunity to influence the wider ecology industry, the WSP Ecology team is the place to do it.

Your New Role What's Involved?

  • Working closely with your team, the Regional Director and the Team Leader to manage workload and oversee technical quality
  • Generating opportunities, preparation of tenders and over-seeing the delivery and management of a range of ecological deliverables (technical, commercial and financial) in support of our clients' projects.
  • Providing site- and office-based support to develop and mentor junior team members.
  • Helping to nurture an enthusiastic, supportive and productive working environment.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

  • 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 Habitat 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 team and supporting ecologists of all grades to develop and progress in their careers at WSP

Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

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.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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