The Vacancy RSK Biocensus, an award winning CIEEM company who are a part of the RSK Group, is recruiting for Senior / Principal Ecologists to join their growing UK ecology team based out of either Helsby, East Anglia, Cardiff, Coventry, Bristol, Hemel Hempstead and Tonbridge. 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 one of the above listed locations. 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 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 RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. More detailed Job description available on our website. RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies. 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. As a market-leading ecological consultancy, we rely on our expert and multi-disciplinary teams of more than 150 in-house staff, supported by a nationwide network of more than 700 quality-assured consultant ecologists. We have the scale and capabilities to progress large-scale projects and the range of expert skills for the most complex or sensitive programmes. We work with our clients to make their developments suitable for first-hand users and the surrounding wildlife. RSK Biocensus teams identify environmental risks and seek opportunities to enhance developments. We will not identify and highlight a problem without offering a corresponding solution. 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.