The UK&I; GCC Head of Ecology (E&E;) is expected to demonstrate effective and visible leadership, focusing on employee engagement, retention, and capability development. The role will build high-performing teams that deliver ecological services to UK clients, supporting infrastructure planning and environmental consents projects. This position involves close collaboration with the UK&I; Ecology and other Earth & Setting teams within the E&E; Business Unit in UK & GCC. The Head of Ecology will provide strategic guidance on attracting talent, improving team utilization, embedding consistent ecological practices, and ensuring high-quality delivery of biodiversity and ecological services. The role is growth-oriented, supporting our ambition to expand GCC Ecology through new service lines, capability building, and delivering high-value ecological services that meet evolving UK market needs. **Leadership & Team Management** + Lead and represent the India-based Ecology team (covering terrestrial, aquatic, marine, and biodiversity services) as the primary point of contact, collaborating with WSP UK Ecology and E&E; teams. + Support workforce planning, recruitment, and onboarding to meet growth targets + Oversee local compliance with health, safety, welfare, risk management, and environmental legislation. + Foster a "one team" UK-GCC culture, encouraging open communication and collaboration. **Capability Development** + Shape and grow GCC's Ecology discipline, including biodiversity net gain, habitat assessments, ecological surveys, and conservation planning. + Ensuring ecological reports, assessments, and deliverables meet UK standards and quality assurance. + Build strong understanding of UK ecological priorities (e.g., biodiversity net gain, protected species, habitat restoration) to align GCC recruitment and capability development. + Mentor teams in preparing ecological impact assessments, habitat management plans, biodiversity strategies,



and supporting planning applications under UK legislation. **UK Integration & Ways of Working** + Promote GCC Ecology achievements within UK E&E; and the wider GCC business. + Seek feedback on team performance and convert challenges into opportunities for improvement. + Collaborate with UK Ecology and GCC leads to identify qualified staff for projects, balancing scope, schedule, budget, and quality. + Support technical governance of GCC deliverables to align with UK Ecology standards. **Client / External Focus - Delivery Oversight** + Act as a key liaison with UK Ecology leadership, promoting GCC capabilities and ensuring success. + Review audits and ensure adherence to WSP quality processes, implementing corrective measures where needed. + Stay updated on UK ecological policy, biodiversity legislation, and competitor activity. + Ensure GCC Ecology contributes effectively to bids, proposals, case studies, and client pursuits. **People - Capability Evolution** + Manage GCC Ecology resource utilization, forecasting, and cross-selling opportunities. + Inspire staff towards professional memberships (e.g., Chartered Ecologist, CIEEM). + Lead appraisals, performance reviews, and succession planning. + Mentor and coach team members towards qualifications in ecology and environmental sciences. + Actively reshape the capability mix towards digital ecology tools (GIS, remote sensing, ecological modelling). **Success in this Role Means** + Strong, trusted UK-GCC relationships in ecology. + High utilization and predictable deployment of ecological teams. + New ecological capabilities built and embedded.



+ High-quality ecological delivery aligned to UK standards. + Clear, scalable operating model between UK and GCC. + Growing, motivated Ecology E&E; team. + Demonstrable shift towards digital and data-led ecological services. + Tangible GCC Ecology team actively supporting UK projects. **Key Competencies / Skills** + Senior leadership experience in UK ecological consulting, biodiversity, and environmental planning. + Proven GCC delivery model management with UK stakeholder engagement. + Strong governance, quality assurance, workforce planning, and utilization management. + Commercial awareness with contributions to ecological bids and proposals. + Excellent communication and ability to explain complex ecological issues to technical and non-technical audiences. + Experience preparing ecological assessments under UK legislation (e.g., Wildlife and Countryside Act, Habitats Regulations, Biodiversity Net Gain requirements). + Awareness of emerging ecological technologies (GIS, eDNA, remote sensing). **Desirable Skills** + Chartered Ecologist (CIEEM) or equivalent professional accreditation. + Experience establishing or scaling GCC ecology teams supporting UK/global markets. + Master's degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Conservation Biology, or related discipline. + 18-20 years of diverse experience in ecological consultancy, biodiversity assessments, UK planning processes, environmental legislation, renewable energy projects, infrastructure ecology, project management, and leadership in consulting environments. BGV: + Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification ("BGV") check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India. + Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process - including documents uploaded - is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner".

📌 Head of Ecology (Noida)
🏢 WSP USA
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