Senior​/Principal Ecologist

Overview

Senior/Principal Ecologist sought to join RS K Biocensus, part of the RSK Group. The role involves delivering elements of field surveys, assessments, tender and report writing, and project management on nationwide and local projects. You may oversee site work and undertake practical elements of habitat management or creation under supervision.

Are you an experienced Ecologist looking to take the next step in your career or seeking a new and exciting challenge? You will be part of a collaborative organisation that provides consultancy and contracting support through professional, timely, and cost-efficient services, with a mission to protect wildlife and a wide range of habitats across the UK.

• Responsible for managing and overseeing medium/large projects and tenders from commencement to completion and close-out.
• Display a commitment to the work produced, promoting RSK in a positive light to clients and competitors.
• Manage medium-sized projects, including finance, resource allocation, managing sub-contractors, risk and quality assurance, ensuring timely delivery and effective communication, and seeking and responding to client feedback.
• Complete fieldwork, including out-of-hours surveys, travelling as required and working away from home.
• Assist with the delivery of survey and research reports, including document reviews, statistical analyses, licence applications, and reporting.

• Full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle (required for this role).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a variety of workload under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and concise reports.
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to work as part of a team and on an individual basis on certain projects.

• Degree or relevant qualification in Ecology or related subject.
• 5 years specific relevant experience within a similar role.
• Species-specific personal licences are desirable.
• Associate membership with CIEEM.
• Abide by CIEEM’s Code of Professional Conduct.

• £33,500 – £56,000
• Company paid life assurance
• Contributed pension scheme
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Regular career training and development
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership

Apply today or for any further information or questions relating to the role please do get in touch. RS K Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Biocensus offers leading consultancy and contracting services in the ecological sector. Our interdisciplinary teams have operated on and contributed to dozens of specialised and multimillion-pound projects across the UK. Our refined service offering oversees a complete range of ecological services, including advising on purchasing land, undertaking surveys and environmental impact assessments and post-consent licensing and monitoring. As a market-leading ecological consultancy, we rely on our expert and multi-disciplinary teams of more than 150 in-house staff, supported by a nationwide network of more than 700 quality-assured consultant ecologists.

We have the scale and capabilities to progress large-scale projects and the range of expert skills for the most complex or sensitive programmes. We work with our clients to make their developments suitable for first-hand users and the surrounding wildlife. RSK Biocensus teams identify environmental risks and seek opportunities to enhance developments. We will not identify and highlight a problem without offering a corresponding solution.

RSK Biocensus is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of…