Job Description

Senior/Principal Ecologist
The Vacancy
Are you an experienced Ecologist looking to take that next step in your career, or a new and exciting challenge?
Do you want to be a part of a collaborative organisation that provides outstanding consultancy and contracting support through its professional, timely and cost-efficient services?
Want to play a part in our mission to protect wildlife and a wide range of habitats across the UK?
Well then look no further...
Here at RSK Biocensus part of RSK Group we are recruiting a tenacious and passionate Senior Ecologist to join our growing UK ecology team.
You can expect to get involved with the delivery of elements of field surveys, assessment, tender and report writing and project management, on various nationwide and local projects. You can also expect to oversee aspects of site work and undertaking practical elements of habitat management or creation, under supervision
Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing and overseeing medium/large projects and tenders from commencement to completion and close-out.
• Displaying a commitment to the work that is produced, promoting RSK in a positive light to clients and competitors
• Managing 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
• Completing fieldwork, including out-of-hours surveys, travelling as required and working away from home
• Assisting with the delivery of survey and research reports, to include document reviews, statistical analyses, licence applications, reporting, etc.

A full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle is required for this role.
Person Specification:
You will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, 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, are essential for communicating findings and recommendations would be ideal for this role.
You will also have excellent leadership skills as well as being able to work as part of a team and on an individual basis on certain projects.
Qualifications & Experience:

• 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.

Salary and Benefits

• 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.
RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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RSK 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 UK's 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 RSK's growth commenting, "Few companies in the environmental services sector can claim to be expanding at the same pace as RSK." 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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