Description
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 & Workplace 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.
Responsibilities
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 suppo
📌 Head of Ecology (Bengaluru)
🏢 Wsp
📍 Bengaluru