Job Description

RSK Biocensus, an award winning CIEEM company who are a part of the RSK Group, is recruiting for a Senior / Principal Ecologist to join their growing UK ecology team based out of the South East. This role is permanent and full time, with part time work patterns considered in the longer term. This Vacancy will be Mixed working with Home and Office attendance in London, Hemel or Tonbridge.As an Ecologist at RSK Biocensus you can expect to get involved with management and delivery of all elements of field surveys, assessment, tender and report writing and project management.At RSK Biocensus, we offer our private and public sector clients a full spectrum of ecological services, backed by a team of over 200 experts in wildlife ecology, environmental legislation, and policy. Ready to take your web development skills to the next level with a forward-thinking and ambitious company? Apply today and join us in shaping the future of ecological consultancy.Key Responsibilities

• Providing the main contact for the client, initially working from their site offices as part of their project team and providing support throughout construction and restoration
• Advising and helping coordinate all aspects of ecology relating to the project
• Supporting the ECoW team and carrying out field surveys when needed
• Writing reports, technical notes, method statements and other documents
• Liaising with technical experts on licensing, survey and mitigation requirements
• Coordinating work relating to licences for protected species
• Contributing to, and working with, the RSKxe2x80x99s project team, which includes a project director, project manager, finance team, resourcing team, data managers, GIS team and project coordinators to ensure that the project runs smoothly and everyone is supported.

Person Specification

• 1st Degree in relevant discipline or vocational qualification
• Relevant experience, preferably with large projects
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Species specific personal licences are desirable
• Full membership with CIEEM or working towards
• Abide by CIEEMxe2x80x99s Code of Professional Conduct.
• Working towards Chartership (CEcol unless CEnv has more relevance)

Salary and Benefits

• xc2xa332,000 - xc2xa356,000 DOE
• Company paid life assurance
• Contributory 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 electric car scheme
• Access to GPs, mental health support and professional financial advice

#Ecologyjobs #Biocensus #RSKfamilyRSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer,More detailed Job description attachedRSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.As a market-leading ecological consultancy, our mission is to help clients identify and manage the ecological risks affecting their operations or projects by providing pragmatic, expert advice. We have the UKxe2x80x99s largest ecology skills network and are constantly on the lookout for ecologists with varying levels of experience across all the ecological disciplines. We are also on the hunt for employees to provide a range of administrative and support services that keep the company wheels turning!Whether it is working on large infrastructure developments, such as rail schemes and wind farms, or surveying for bats, badgers, and birds, our work is diverse and interesting, and always includes a range of exciting projects across the UK and beyond.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. In fact, Environment Analyst recently highlighted RSKxe2x80x99s growth commenting, xe2x80x9cFew companies in the environmental services sector can claim to be expanding at the same pace as RSK.xe2x80x9d Today, RSK Group consists of over 120 businesses and employs over 7,000 specialists. The group is headquartered in the United Kingdom and has an established presence in more than 40 countries around the world.

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