Seasonal Ecologist

Your New Role What's Involved?

• Spending around 50% of your time with us in the field, the role will include:
• Assisting our ecologists with planning and undertaking ecology surveys, including a wide range of protected species surveys and extended Phase 1 habitat/UK Hab surveys. Seasonal staff have the opportunity to get involved in all types of surveys.
• Collating, analysing and presenting data, including the use of biodiversity metrics to assess loss or gain in biodiversity units and bat sound analysis.
• Inputting into technical reports and other deliverables, such as licence method statements and management plans.
• Providing support with bid development, including costings and written proposals.
• Working outdoors, sometimes in remote locations, in all weathers. Some requirement for evening work and staying away from home.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• An appropriate Degree in Ecology or a related discipline, ideally accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management (CIEEM). Postgraduate degrees are also welcomed.
• Qualifying Member status with CIEEM (or eligibility for this).
• Attention to detail and analytical skills.
• An understanding of relevant wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies.
• Experience working with data, including spatial data and/or producing GIS maps.
• Experience in financial management and/or bid input (transferrable from other industries).
• A full UK valid driving licence (ideally - in some cases this may not be necessary).
• Some demonstrable skills (not necessarily experience) in ecological survey.
• Proven communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Job Info

• Job Identification 85189
• Posting Date 04/20/2026, 09:46 AM

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.