Location
London

Hours
Not specified

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. The Nature Services team at WSP is a large, friendly and diverse team which includes a specialised group of over 30 ornithologists working on a broad range of interesting and challenging projects across the UK. The majority of these projects align with our Future Ready ethos and focus on facilitating the energy transition with projects ranging from wind farm schemes to upgrading energy infrastructure. The size of the team and diversity of projects means that roles can be tailored to individuals depending on their experience, location, and willingness to travel. If you have a desire to grow and develop your career as an ornithologist, the WSP Nature Services team is the place to do it.

Your New Role - What’s Involved?
Providing technical advice, planning and overseeing ornithology surveys across a diverse range of schemes, most linked to decarbonisation and the energy transition. Acting as ornithology lead on schemes ranging from onshore windfarm projects to linear schemes such as hydrogen pipelines and energy infrastructure upgrades. Overseeing surveys including generic and species-specific breeding bird surveys, wintering bird surveys, vantage point surveys and intertidal bird surveys. Preparing tenders for a range of ornithology schemes relating to our diverse portfolio. Contributing to ornithology deliverables including Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), Biodiversity chapters of EIAs, Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA) and Schedule 1 licence applications. Client liaison and project management. Providing mentoring and training to the wider ornithology team.

Experience
Experience in carrying out and/or managing (dependent on seniority) breeding and wintering bird surveys across various habitat types. Experience in report writing, with level of experience dependent on seniority. Good working knowledge of relevant wildlife legislation pertaining to ornithology. Ability to work well as part of a team of Nature Services professionals.

About you
A desire to grow and develop your career as an ornithologist. Flexible and adaptable to working on a variety of projects and locations. Strong communication and client liaison skills. Enthusiastic about mentoring and training others within the team.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated; applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of meeting all criteria as roles can be tailored to experience and skills.