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 Helsby Office. 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 Helsby Office attendance.
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.
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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 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
* £32,000 - £56,000 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
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