Senior BNG Specialist at Wsp in Edinburgh, West Lothian, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

ecology surveys

bng assessments

ecological reports

client consultation

gis liaison

team mentoring

Attending weekly and monthly Ecology team meetings and BNG resourcing meetings.
Mentoring and supporting both junior staff and peers.
Planning and undertaking a wide range of terrestrial ecology surveys including UK Habitat, Habitat Condition Assessment (HCA), National Vegetation Classification (NVC) surveys and protected species surveys (badger, otter, bat, red squirrel, etc.).
Conducting BNG Assessments using a range of Defra and customised client Toolkits and guidance.
Preparation of a range of ecological deliverables, including Baseline Reports, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Appropriate Assessments.
Consultation with clients and project design teams and liaison with our GIS specialists.

Requirements

gis

coreo

fieldmaps

survey123

cieem

ecology degree

Technical knowledge and competency across a range of Scottish habitats and habitat surveys including UKHab. Experience of Phase 1, NVC and HCA would be an advantage.
Proven, relevant experience gained within a professional ecological consultancy or regulatory role.
Knowledge of the data analysis and basic knowledge of digital programmes routinely used for field survey e.g. Coreo, Fieldmaps, Survey123.
Knowledge of relevant ecology policy and guidance. Knowledge of local and national planning guidance and policy including NPF4.
Full membership of CIEEM (ideally working towards Chartership).
An appropriate academic qualification in Ecology or a related discipline.
Technical knowledge and competency in the use of GIS (ArcMap or QGIS).
The ability to produce high quality, technically and scientifically robust reports and other deliverables including BNG and habitat assessments.
Knowledge of BNG principles and guidance. Technical knowledge and experience using the Defra Metric and SSE Toolkits and guidance would be an advantage.
An enthusiastic, confident and positive approach with excellent communication and people management skills.
An appreciation of design development processes and assessments required for planning applications and design development including EIA and PEA.

Benefits

Availing of a generous training and career development budget to complete training (in-house and external), progress within a relevant professional institute and further your own personal development.
Task management and (if desired) the opportunity to support tendering and project management.

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Company

Overview

Founded 1959

Year Established

The company was established in 1959, marking its beginning as a global leader in engineering and consulting.

40+ Countries

Global Presence

WSP operates in over 40 countries worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.

Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions.
Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail.
Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments.
Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

Culture + Values

78% global leadership

Internal Leadership Filling

Over 75% of global leadership positions were filled internally over the past three years.

3.7% retention increase

Employee Retention

Achieved a notable increase in global employee retention in 2024.

>75% internal filling

Leadership Hiring Practices

Over three-quarters of leadership roles have been filled internally since 2022.

Ethisphere recognition

Ethical Compliance

Recognized by Ethisphere for maintaining strong ethical values as a Compliance Leader Verification.

Environment + Sustainability

68% drop emissions

Emissions Reduction

Significant reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels.

65.1% SDG-linked

Sustainable Revenue

Percentage of annualized revenues aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.

90% emission reduction

Long-term Goal

Aim to reduce total emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels.

30% scope 3 reduction

Supply Chain Emissions

Target to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.

Committed to net zero across value chain by 2040 (SBTi-approved)
Science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1&2 emissions by 60% by 2030 vs 2018

Inclusion & Diversity

No DEI content per instruction.

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Role

Description

ecology surveys

bng assessments

ecological reports

client consultation

gis liaison

team mentoring

Attending weekly and monthly Ecology team meetings and BNG resourcing meetings.
Mentoring and supporting both junior staff and peers.
Planning and undertaking a wide range of terrestrial ecology surveys including UK Habitat, Habitat Condition Assessment (HCA), National Vegetation Classification (NVC) surveys and protected species surveys (badger, otter, bat, red squirrel, etc.).
Conducting BNG Assessments using a range of Defra and customised client Toolkits and guidance.
Preparation of a range of ecological deliverables, including Baseline Reports, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Appropriate Assessments.
Consultation with clients and project design teams and liaison with our GIS specialists.

Requirements

gis

coreo

fieldmaps

survey123

cieem

ecology degree

Technical knowledge and competency across a range of Scottish habitats and habitat surveys including UKHab. Experience of Phase 1, NVC and HCA would be an advantage.
Proven, relevant experience gained within a professional ecological consultancy or regulatory role.
Knowledge of the data analysis and basic knowledge of digital programmes routinely used for field survey e.g. Coreo, Fieldmaps, Survey123.
Knowledge of relevant ecology policy and guidance. Knowledge of local and national planning guidance and policy including NPF4.
Full membership of CIEEM (ideally working towards Chartership).
An appropriate academic qualification in Ecology or a related discipline.
Technical knowledge and competency in the use of GIS (ArcMap or QGIS).
The ability to produce high quality, technically and scientifically robust reports and other deliverables including BNG and habitat assessments.
Knowledge of BNG principles and guidance. Technical knowledge and experience using the Defra Metric and SSE Toolkits and guidance would be an advantage.
An enthusiastic, confident and positive approach with excellent communication and people management skills.
An appreciation of design development processes and assessments required for planning applications and design development including EIA and PEA.

Benefits

Availing of a generous training and career development budget to complete training (in-house and external), progress within a relevant professional institute and further your own personal development.
Task management and (if desired) the opportunity to support tendering and project management.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found