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WSP has one of the largest pools of biodiversity and fluvial geomorphology technical specialists in the UK. Sitting within our Hydromorphology Team within Sustainable Water Management, you will be working with a dedicated team of technical specialists in fluvial geomorphology, biodiversity, and water management. In addition, we work collaboratively with our Aquatic Ecology team to deliver Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) for Rivers and Streams, and our Ecology team to deliver a single BNG product to our clients. We deliver a wide range of high-quality BNG Rivers & Streams technical services on complex projects across a diverse range of sectors. Our UK and international markets are diverse and include low carbon and hydrogen, transport, water renewables, river, and habitat restoration, nuclear, power, waste, minerals, and property.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a new post within our Hydromorphology Team to coordinate and drive forward the technical delivery of BNG for Rivers and Streams as a Senior or Principal Consultant (other grades considered depending on experience). Our Hydromorphology Team covers both freshwater, transitional, and coastal geomorphology. We have a large pool of accredited River Condition Assessment (RCA) surveyors and backlog of projects requiring extensive RCA input and reporting for BNG. BNG is a big growth area for the team, therefore there is scope to drive forward the Biodiversity specialism for Rivers and Streams and make a positive contribution to our growth agenda. In parallel, there is opportunity to grow and develop our Natural Flood Management (NFM) expertise as part of this role.
We pride ourselves in operating at the leading edge of professional practice, with a reputation for innovation and technical excellence.
Open to applications nationwide, we are looking for an ambitious, driven, and experienced river and streams biodiversity practitioner who is focused on finding solutions and enthusiastic about delivering technical excellence in hydromorphology and BNG.
The successful applicant will enjoy the benefits of working within a caring ‘people first’ team which champions WSP’s commitments to diversity, inclusion, and equality. Therefore, we are also open to flexible working and reduced working hours for the right candidate.
- Preparing proposals for BNG Rivers and Streams assessments, working collaboratively within the Hydromorphology team, Aquatic Ecology and Ecology BNG teams
- Providing technical specialist support to our team of RCA accredited staff, including undertaking QA of data collected, data analysis and verifying the BNG metric results
- Planning and organising our pool of RCA accredited staff for undertaking MoRPh5 and Ditch surveys
- Leading MoRPh5 and Ditch field surveys, including RCA reconnaissance, Water Framework Directive (WFD) and geomorphology walkover surveys, providing mentoring and support to less experienced members of the team
- Identifying enhancements for Rivers, Streams, and Ditches to fulfil the BNG mandatory requirement and taking consideration of WFD objectives and mitigation measures
- Stakeholder and landowner engagement to obtain buy-in to the BNG Rivers and Streams strategy and potential enhancements required to deliver net gain
- Providing clients with accurate, innovative, and proportionate technical and consenting advice in relation to BNG for Rivers and Streams on a range of exciting projects
- Providing technical support to WFD assessments
- Providing BNG Rivers and Streams inputs across all project lifecycles from bidding/ feasibility/optioneering, field survey planning / management / completion, detailed design, and assessment
- Acting as technical author or lead as appropriate to produce the BNG Rivers, Streams, and Ditches assessments from project inception through to project completion, including technically reviewing reports
- Providing technical lead support for WFD assessments
- Producing high quality reports, as well as experience in scheduling and budget management responsibilities
- Mentoring, coaching, and supporting junior staff. We are passionate about continual professional development and look to our senior staff to provide on the job coaching, mentoring and support to ensure our team members grow and develop to achieve their aspirations and meet our client needs
- Networking across the wider UK consultancy business, developing relationships with team members in other technical disciplines in the pursuit of enhancing our offer to the market and in striving to continually innovate approaches, techniques, and solutions for our clients
The role requires excellent reporting and communications skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team, seeking technical input from other disciplines to deliver carefully considered solutions and to produce high quality work. The required skills and qualifications include:
- Professional experience of field survey planning and leading and coordinating a dispersed team of surveyors
- Experience of technical lead for a range of projects, including project/task management, financial management and delivery of high-quality written reports
- Relevant degree (BSc or MSc) in an environmental science/geography or equivalent
- Knowledge of UK and European legislation in relation to the water environment and biodiversity
- Project management experience including management of subcontractors and associates
- Experience in conducting River Condition Assessments (MoRPh5 surveys), including data analysis, quality control, reporting and use of the BNG metric
- Experience in undertaking WFD assessments
- Detailed specialist knowledge of one, or more, of the following would be advantageous:
- RCA and hold RCA accreditation
- RHS and hold RHS accreditation
- Physical habitat indicators for assessing the condition of rivers and streams
- Identification of potential enhancement options for rivers, streams, and ditches
- Experience in NFM and/or Nature-based Solutions
- Full membership of CIWEM, CIEEM or equivalent body and ideally chartered is preferred but WSP will support and mentor candidates on their chartership journey
- Full UK driving licence desirable
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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.
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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.
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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.
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