Habitats Creation Operative

Habitat Creation Operative

Join Our Mission to Protect and Restore Nature’s Habitats!

Are you passionate about preserving and enhancing the natural environment?

Southern Ecological Solutions (SES), part of the RSK Group, has the perfect opportunity for you!

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our dynamic team on a full‑time, permanent basis based in the Essex region.

As part of a team dedicated to safeguarding and rejuvenating the natural world, you’ll play a vital role in delivering cutting‑edge solutions for a range of exciting projects.

Within our Habitats Team you will get hands‑on with habitat creation and management from planning to execution, you’ll be actively involved in making nature thrive again. There will also be opportunities to get involved in a wide variety of tasks including ecological and habitat surveys.

You will collaborate with a passionate team, attending site briefings, toolbox talks, and ensuring every task aligns with approved methods.

You will have the opportunity to share your expertise with the team and contribute to continuous learning and development within the organisation.

This role is perfect for early career/graduates or individuals who are already working within the sector and looking to gain further experience.

• Relevant Health & Safety qualifications. (CSCS)
• An interest in ecology and the natural environment.
• A full driving licence.

You will require flexibility for occasional overnight stays for specific projects as and when required.

• PA1/PA6 Knapsack Spraying
• NPTC Brush‑cutters
• NPTC Chainsaws
• NPTC Aerial Climbing
• First Aid

• A real passion for wildlife and the environment
• A good team player with the ability to perform well independently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Key attention to detail.
• The ability to help others and provide support to other members of the team.

Along with a Competitive salary ranging from £25,000 - £36,000 you will have the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of company benefits including:

• Birthday Leave:
  Enjoy a day off to celebrate your birthday in addition to your annual leave.
• Generous Holiday Allowance:
  Start with 23 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 28 days.
• Life Assurance:
  Benefit from our life assurance plan to provide peace of mind.
• Hybrid working:
  Flexible working from home, site and the office with flexible working hours (role dependant).
• Private Medical Insurance:
  Access private medical insurance to take care of your health.
• Flexible Benefits Programme:
  Tailor your benefits with options to buy additional holidays, health cash plans, and discounted gym memberships, allowing you to choose what suits you best.
• Targeted CPD plan:
  Support, and rapid progression for ambitious candidates.
• Professional membership:
  Fees will be covered by the company.

At SES, you won’t just be working a job—you’ll be making a tangible difference to the world around you. If you’re passionate about nature and ready to bring your skills to a team that values creativity, dedication, and environmental stewardship, we’d love to hear from you!

We are a multi‑disciplinary consultancy specialising in ecology, habitat management, arboriculture, and landscape design, based in Essex, UK.

Since our company’s founding, we have grown to become a leading UK provider of specialist ecological, arboricultural and landscape design consulting services. We are known for devising sustainable, pragmatic, and client‑focused solutions.

Our diverse portfolio includes clients in the fields of infrastructure, development, conservation charities and individual bespoke projects. Our business is continuing to expand into new markets, and we are forming new teams to meet future challenges.

SES has a team of 52 qualified ecologists, landscape architects, arboriculturists and coordination and support staff.

Currently, we’re working with Barratt Homes and the RSPB on a large residential housing development, Kingsbrook, a case study in the biodiversity net gain best practice principles for development.

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