As one of the largest environmental consultancies in the UK and Ireland, WSP gets involved in some of the most challenging and high-profile projects. We work on everything from small developments across every sector to major national infrastructure schemes. Our Environmental Management and Assessment Team oversees and manages the environmental inputs to these schemes, with involvement through their lifecycle. At WSP, you’ll find yourself challenged in more fascinating and far-reaching ways than ever before. You’ll explore new and inspiring opportunities to make the most of your expertise, broaden your professional horizons, and create exciting new possibilities for people, organisations, and society in general. Responsibilities: Play a key role in the expansion and diversification of our offer in the water sector, working alongside sector leads and client account managers to provide thought leadership and win new business. Providing environmental advice and support to clients, project managers, and colleagues. Working with colleagues, diverse environmental specialists, clients, and engineering teams to promote sustainable design and environmental enhancement. Leading large, multiple, and complex projects, overseeing our performance on technical, quality, commercial, and health and safety. Building relationships with clients and identifying opportunities to provide support in areas such as resourcing, programming, strategy development, and project delivery. Proactively seeking to develop new client relationships and actively seeking opportunities for marketing services and cross-selling, including presenting at conferences on behalf of WSP. Undertaking activities to secure new work, including developing proposals for complex opportunities, delivering strategic level bids and framework opportunities, and undertaking business development opportunities. Leading on and contributing to the development of innovative techniques to shape the way we do our business, whether through Digital EIA, Technical Excellence, Future Ready EIA, etc. Driving performance improvement and career advancement opportunities across the team. Promoting and building team culture and being identified as a ‘go-to’ person within the wider team, supporting others in problem solving and achieving team and business goals. Promoting an inclusive workplace, demonstrating an understanding of health and safety while living the values of our health, safety, and wellbeing culture. Undertaking actions that contribute towards the success of the WSP business strategy, while being self-motivated towards goals relevant to the role, team, and your projects. Qualifications: Relevant environmental/planning degree or equivalent experience. Demonstrable experience in EIA delivery for major water schemes. Familiarity with other consenting processes such as Habitats Regulations Assessments, SSSI Assents. Thorough knowledge of a diverse range of environmental issues. Proven line management experience. Proven track record of developing and upskilling internal teams. Evidence of successfully driving business growth. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 bit more about your role and the team … We are looking for graduates for our Transport & Infrastructure teams, who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading engineering and professional services firm. We want you to enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you can apply your skills working for a diverse range of clients and projects. You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team providing you a challenging and fulfilling working experience. We will fully support your development through enrolment onto a training agreement with an appropriate professional body enabling you to progress to chartered or incorporated status. We offer a holistic approach to Transport & Infrastructure. We bring the latest technologies and a culture of innovation to our work to meet the community needs for mobility, connectivity, sustainability and resiliency. WSP deliver projects in urban and rural environments in rail, transit, aviation, roads, bridges, tunnels and maritime. PROJECTS Our Transport & Infrastructure teams work on some of the most prestigious developments in the UK and Ireland, such as: Crossrail, (Elizabeth Line), London HS2 stations at Old Oak Common and Curzon Street Sizewell C SDF National Highways Dublin Metrolink RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS We are committed to nurturing your talents, empowering you to push boundaries, and fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. Together we will shape a future that challenges the status quo leaving a legacy for generations to come. We are recruiting for roles in our Civils, Roads, Intelligent Infrastructure, Rail and Project Management & Commercial Management teams across the UK. Civils Our Civils teams utilise practical experience, strong numerical skills, asset management practice and an understanding of structural behaviour to create designs or advise on policy for roads, railways, bridges, property, ports and airports. Degree backgrounds considered: MEng Civil Engineering or MEng Civil & Structural Locations: Cardiff, Exeter, Truro, Glasgow, Leeds, Edinburgh, Perth, Carlisle, Newcastle, Belfast, Cambridge, Basingstoke, Guildford, Birmingham or Manchester. Aviation Degree backgrounds considered: MEng Civil Engineering Location: London Asset Management Degree backgrounds considered: MEng Civil Engineering Locations: Bristol, Birmingham, London or Cambridge. Maritime Degree backgrounds considered: MEng Civil Engineering Locations: Newcastle, London or Basingstoke Pavement Engineering Degree backgrounds considered: MEng Civil Engineering Locations: London, Birmingham, Derby, Manchester or Edinburgh Roads The Roads team play a critical role in the functioning of communities and economies. By contributing to the design and improvement of transportation systems across many major projects, you’ll be directly contributing to the betterment of society. Degree backgrounds considered: BEng/MEng Civil Engineering Locations: Belfast, Limerick/Naas Intelligent Infrastructure WSP’s Intelligent Infrastructure team improves the operational and safety performance of transportation networks, with the help of leading-edge technologies. Whether you help to deliver future strategy for technology used to control traffic or crunch data to improve services, two days will never be the same. Systems and Infrastructure Degree backgrounds considered: Any STEM degree (including computer science) Locations: London, Bristol, Guildford, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool Operations & Safety Degree backgrounds considered: BSc Geography, BSc Civil Engineering, MSc in Human Factors or Ergonomics or MSc Human Factors and Cyber Security, BSc/BA Psychology Locations: London, Bristol, Guildford, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Nottingham or Birmingham Lighting Degree backgrounds considered: BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering Location: Birmingham Rail and Transit Our Rail team work on large- and small-scale projects covering a varied range of assets including stations, platforms, signalling, OLE, telecoms, retaining walls, culverts, walkways, level crossings and many more. Rail Stations Degree backgrounds considered: MEng Electrical Engineering, MEng Telecoms Location: London Systems Engineering Degree backgrounds considered: MEng Mechanical, MEng Civil Engineering, MEng Electrical Engineering, MEng Telecoms Location: London Project Management and Commercial Management (PMCM) Our Project Management & Commercial Management team are made up of project managers who are committed to achieving success by maintaining a focus on cost, schedule, quality, carbon and safety in delivery of projects. Civil Infrastructure & Utilities Degree backgrounds considered: BEng and MEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying / BSc (Hons) Project Management Location: Manchester or Birmingham Buildings Degree backgrounds considered: BSc or MSc Quantity Surveying Location: Sheffield Rail Degree backgrounds considered: BEng and MEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying / BSc (Hons) Project Management Location: Manchester, London, Birmingham or Cardiff Programme Solutions Degree backgrounds considered: Business Management, Sciences, Maths, Digital, Computing, Construction management, Risk Management, Finance, Quantity Surveying or Project Management Location: Manchester, London, Birmingham, Cardiff or Bristol GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Our Graduates told us the best part of being on the Graduate Development Programme is the support for their own personal development and large network available to them. They also said they had the chance to work on a wide variety of projects enabling them to work closely with other disciplines, allowing them to gain a better understanding of their role on projects and how this enhances the schemes they are involved in. As well as the large pool of experts to guide them throughout their journey. We have established relationships with professional institutions including but not all ICE, IStructE, IET, CIBSE, CIHT, CILT, IMechE, IChemE, CIWEM, RICS, RTPI, SocEnv & APM. You will have the opportunity to select a technical mentor to help you on your journey, and to reward you for your efforts, (when you reach certain professional milestones, you’ll even get a bonus as a thank you and well done for your hard work). We are also able to support professional development with many other approved professional institutions that may not be included in this list. Our 2-year Graduate Programme is designed to support personal career development and growth through a blended learning experience. The programme includes core business skills and career focused training, networking opportunities, professional registration mentoring and on-the-job experience. The development programme consists of four key streams illustrated below: 2 day in-person induction In person training days Technical role specific training Curated online content On-the-job experience Additional resources and activities We also have a unique Professional Growth Network (PGN) is a networking group run by early career professionals for early career professionals. It helps to grow your network of contacts across the business as well as providing you with opportunities for extra experience and to support you in achieving chartered status or other professional accreditations. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA You’ll have graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant degree subject for the role you are applying for. To assist you in finding potential areas of the business that are relevant to you. Please explore our degree search tool on our graduate website Candidates must complete the application form in full answering all specific questions. This requirement applies to all candidates, inclusive of their background. Successful completion of this stage is mandatory. Candidates who pass this initial stage, will then be required to complete an online behavioural assessment. Both the application form and the behavioural assessment are essential parts of the early careers recruitment process. You'll be looking to start work in either April or September 2025 Have a passion for sustainable engineering solutions and consulting An enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems You’ll want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have In this team, you will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders and collaborating with colleagues and adapting to dynamic project environments. Please be aware behavioural assessment results at WSP are valid for a period of 12 months, if you have completed an assessment within this timeframe and been unsuccessful, we will not be able to consider your application. Early applications are recommended, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date. HOW LONG DOES THE PROCESS TAKE You'll receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application within 5 days of submission. After reviewing your application, if we feel your background and skills are suitable, you will be sent through to the second stage in the process which is an online behavioural assessment. To learn more about the assessment please visit Support For Candidates | Arctic Shores If you are successful after completing the assessment, we will work hard to match you to the most suitable roles in our business. Most applications complete initial assessments and are progressed to the next stage, which is an interview day, within 8-10 weeks, but it’s good to know that the whole process can last up to 12 weeks in total if you're an early applicant. We will aim to keep you informed throughout the time that your application is being considered however, due to the volume of applications received, we are not able to respond to individual requests for status updates. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today. #J-18808-Ljbffr
JOB DESCRIPTION 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… We are looking for a Consultant level environmental professional to support our Environmental Management and Assessment Team in Ireland, based in our Naas Office. We have an exciting portfolio of projects which span a number of sectors such as onshore and offshore renewables, aviation, nuclear, and rail, to name but a few. We need people with creative spirit, a dedicated approach, and a solid grounding in environmental design, assessment, and management at any stage of the development project lifecycle. As one of the largest environmental consultancies in Ireland, WSP gets involved in some of the most challenging and high-profile projects. We work on anything from small developments across every sector to major national infrastructure schemes. Our Environmental Management and Assessment Team oversees and manages the environmental inputs to these schemes, with involvement through their lifecycle. Our early engagement at the concept and option stages helps us to shape projects that reflect the challenges of sensitive environments and communities. In supporting continued design through to consent application, we work closely with our wider environmental specialists, as well as other skilled professionals, to develop proposals that fit with and enhance the environment and communities they sit within. We work to build in wider benefits of improved habitats, cleaner air and water, lower carbon, and overall environmental gain. And with schemes approved and underway, we work alongside design and construction teams to ensure practice meets commitment. The role is ideally suited to a proactive individual looking to use their initiative to progress their career. What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate… As an EIA Consultant within WSP's Environmental Assessment and Management team, you will work with a range of technical environmental specialists and design teams across multiple sectors to manage environmental inputs to project designs and assessments. The role would suit an enthusiastic individual looking to influence, manage, and deliver environmental elements of engineering projects, within a wide range of sectors including rail, highways, energy, and commercial/residential, from feasibility through to planning, detailed design, construction, and handover/maintenance. You will help to manage projects and coordinate tasks relating to bidding, project team management, project delivery, and financial management. You will have the opportunity to work with a great team across Ireland and the UK where inspiring work and a fulfilling working life are a priority. A typical week could include: Coordinating environmental assessments and EIA Team working with diverse environmental specialists in shaping sustainable projects. Helping to develop innovative techniques to shape the way we do our business, including digital EIA. Preparing well-presented, compelling, and engaging information products, such as environmental statements and sustainable design reports, as well as new project bids Applying business operation skills in managing time and budgets, as well as costing new work proposals What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate… Degree level qualification in an environment related area Professional member to IEMA, IES, CIWEM or another professional body Experience of environmental support on energy projects, including EIA Sound knowledge of different environmental issues and topics Grounding in Ireland's environmental and planning regime Experience in sectors such as energy, highways, rail, housing Experience of liaising with cross-discipline teams, client organizations, and external bodies Good communication skills and writing and presentation abilities Demonstrable skills in some or all of the requirements listed above 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. ABOUT US 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. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Work-life balance 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. 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. Inclusivity & Diversity 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. Health & Wellbeing We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. #WeAreWSP 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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. We are looking for a talented Principal Project Manager to join our Project Management Office (PMO) function and support and lead the delivery of numerous projects across the WSP Planning, Property & Advisory team. Our clients are leading names in the aviation, highway, rail, energy & water industries, who rely on WSP to provide them with expert Planning and Consents advice to ensure their large-scale infrastructure projects get off to the best possible start. We are seeking to appoint a Principal Project Manager who can effectively manage a diverse team whilst providing the primary interface to our clients in the delivery of their projects. Supporting a diverse team of technical specialists, our Principal Project Managers are responsible for overseeing the delivery of the project and ensuring the objectives are clearly defined, appropriately resourced and successfully delivered within the agreed time, cost, and quality constraints. They will have a key role in project and commercial governance and will work with external and internal stakeholders to ensure that project success criteria are managed and realised. They will provide a sole point of leadership on their projects and provide mentorship and guidance to junior members of the PMO where required. They will also take responsibility for building strong relationships with existing and emerging clients, strengthening the WSP opportunity pipeline and ensuring project delivery and commercial performance remain within the company’s success criteria. Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK. A little more about your role… Management of the project scope and change control process. Management and review of project programme timelines including monitoring of critical path, resource pinch points, delivery of milestones, reporting internally and to the client. Primary interface with client team to provide regular updates and manage expectations. Management of project budget, financial performance and associated reporting. Forecasting, cost to complete and EVM reporting to client (using client specified method and processes where specified). Management of project risks and opportunities in line with client and business expectations. Management of project resources and costs to ensure alignment between forecasts and actuals. Implement scheduling controls to ensure the project is appropriately resourced to meet the demands of the programme. Overall management of project controls using both WSP and client systems. Ensure that quality procedures are being adhered to through discussion with technical delivery teams. Ensure safety, health and wellbeing of the project team. Provide leadership on opportunities and bids as required by the business. Identification of process improvements that would have positive effects on delivery. Management of contracts and supplier/subcontractors. Manage a delivery team of technical specialists. Provide leadership and guidance to a team of junior project and assistant project managers. Desirable Working knowledge of the planning process including, but not limited to, Development Consent Orders, Compulsory Purchase Orders, Town and Country Planning Acts or the hybrid bill processes, to support technical delivery. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate… An appropriate degree qualification in a relevant discipline. Membership of a Professional Institution. APMP Project Management Qualification (PMQ). Ability to interrogate, question and challenge information. Ability to coordinate the submission of highly detailed deliverables to predetermined deadlines. Understanding of project management, project controls and procedures normally associated with a major integrated infrastructure project. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite including, Excel, Project and Word. Evidence of experience within regulated industries. Experience of managing cross-functional teams and engagement with engineering disciplines. Understanding contracts and experience of NEC contracts is required. 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. #L1-JC2 #J-18808-Ljbffr
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. To find out more about our Ground & Water team part of the Earth and Environment business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Ground risk and remediation | WSP A little more about your role… WSP’s Ground & Water team are involved with many key projects of regional and national significance. We are growing our world-class team to ensure we continue to deliver the high calibre of service and technical excellence that both we and our clients expect. We are seeking an individual to act as a project coordinator for our technically challenging and complex projects. This will support the diverse projects undertaken by the team across various market sectors. Key Responsibilities Supporting project managers with the full project lifecycle including the governance, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closure phases and resource co-ordination across project management and technical interfaces. Experience with Oracle Business Platform (or similar) project management system is preferred but not essential. Support for the preparation of proposals / bids, following the required WSP processes and governance. Project coordination of complex technical deliveries including commercial and health & safety perspectives. Management and understanding of commercials including budget tracking, forecasting and invoicing. Liaising effectively and efficiently with clients, multiple subcontractors and technical experts to ensure projects are delivered on scope, on time and on budget. Leading and facilitating internal and client project meetings. Supporting project delivery both to programme and budget with monthly progress reports and measurement against project key performance indicators. Managing project delivery via the internal Oracle Business Platform, including setting up opportunities, projects and supporting project reviews and governance management queries. Supporting multiple projects at any one time of varying scale and complexity. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate… Experience in project coordination or a resource co-ordination role. Experience of Oracle Business Platform background or another Project Management or Project Financial system. Skills / Attributes Excellent communication skills and experience of dealing directly with clients, subcontractors and technical experts. Ability to manage multiple projects and follow required processes. Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure. Ability to work collaboratively within a team. Demonstrate logical and independent thinking. Proven ability to maintain an organised overview of complex projects. Experienced and high capability with Oracle Business Platform, Microsoft Word, Excel and SharePoint. 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. Job Info Job Identification 65437 Locations Naas Town Centre, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 TD00, IE Posting Date 01/21/2025, 01:52 PM About Us We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready! In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world. When considering a career move it's vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU Work-life balance? WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself. Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Diversity? We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. 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 are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP! #WeAreWSP #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Project Director - Ireland 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. Our Irish Roads team is seeking a Senior Project Director with extensive post-qualification experience in the design of Major Roads Infrastructure projects to be part of the leadership team working on the delivery of some major infrastructure schemes including Metrolink, the A5 Western Transport Corridor, A29 Cookstown Bypass and the NM20 Cork to Limerick Road Improvement scheme, or Road Safety and Active Travel projects for Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Department for Infrastructure, National Transport Authority and Local Authorities. This role will primarily be client-facing and the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of delivery of schemes in either the local or national transport arena across Ireland. We are looking for individuals with excellent major project and/or programme leadership skills and a proven track record of leading the delivery of a portfolio of projects throughout the whole project lifecycle. A little more about your role… Accountabilities include development of new proposals, project mobilisation and the maintenance of the monthly project review cycle to ensure high quality outcomes on a proactive basis. Working with the Client and design teams to deliver compliant designs on time and within budget, in accordance with H&S, internal Business system QA & procedures, and technical review requirements. Managing resources effectively and efficiently to meet fluctuating workloads and Client demands. Lead the design process and co-ordinate the project team to deliver appropriate and cost-effective solutions to the agreed programme; and support those less experienced by technical review, mentoring and advice. Developing relationships with other WSP teams to utilise additional resources required for multi-disciplinary project delivery. Agreeing fees and managing the commercial position on the project. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate… It is anticipated that you will be a Chartered Civil Engineer or an Incorporated Engineer with extensive post professional qualification experience. It is expected that this experience will include the following: Project management and technical delivery lead of medium to high complexity road schemes. Demonstrate excellent inter-personal skills with strong leadership and management abilities; capable of communicating effectively externally and internally with the business. Establish, build and sustain strong client relationships. Adept at leading projects and have a strong track record of delivering desired outcomes against strategic priorities. Strong project and commercial skills with the ability to develop innovative delivery solutions which meet client requirements, provide value for money and benefits for the business. Experience within Roads – having worked across the markets, with a proven track record and knowledge in design and supervision of major road related projects. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description We are seeking a Consultant Ecologist to join our growing Ecology Team in Naas and work on some engaging projects within a supportive team of technical experts. We work closely with our sister office in Belfast and although work would primarily be in Ireland, the Ireland and Scotland Ecology Teams work together 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. 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. 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. Responsibilities As a Consultant Ecologist you will be embedded within our Ireland and Scotland Ecology Regional Team and will be involved in the following activities: Planning and undertaking ecology surveys including Fossitt habitat surveys and protected species surveys (badger, otter, bat, smooth newt, etc). Preparation of a range of ecological reports including; Protected Species Reports, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Appropriate Assessments. Attending weekly and monthly Ecology team meetings. Availing of a generous training and career development budget to complete training (in-house and external) and to further your own personal development. Qualifications An appropriate academic qualification and/or experience in a related discipline. Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (or equivalent). Experience in planning and undertaking field surveys including Fossitt habitat surveys; smooth newt, bat and/or other protected species surveys; Experience in writing or inputting into ecological reports, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Protected Species Reports. Ideally a full, clean driving licence. A desire to develop your core ecological and consultancy skills. Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills. A desire to support and be supported by a team of ecologists and other environmental professionals, to grow our skills and capabilities. About Us We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready! In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world. When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP What’s In It For You Work-life balance? WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself. Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Diversity? We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential. Health & Wellbeing? We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation. Flex your time? For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development? We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring. APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP! #WeAreWSP 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. Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date. #J-18808-Ljbffr
