Senior / Principal Ecological Consultant (South East)
Location: South East, UK
The Vacancy
RSK Biocensus, an award-winning CIEEM company that is 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.
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, RSK’s 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 CIEEM’s Code of Professional Conduct.
* Working towards Chartership (CEcol unless CEnv has more relevance).
Salary and Benefits
* 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.
About Us
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.
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 weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
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