Senior/Principal Botanist

RSK Biocensus; Oppach; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid life assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Regular career training and develop</n

Job summary

RSK Biocensus in Scotland is seeking a Senior or Principal Ecological Consultant (Botany) to lead and deliver botanical field surveys, assessments, tenders and reports. You will manage projects and mentor junior team members, coordinating Phase 1 habitat and Phase 2 surveys as required.

You should bring strong Botany expertise, report writing skills including EcIA and HRAs, and membership or eligibility for CIEEM, with a UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in botanical field surveys and report writing.
• Ability to manage project finances and deliver tenders.
• Excellent report writing including EcIA/HRAs and tender documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement mitigation strategies for botanical projects.
• Financial management of projects and tender production.
• Project management, report writing and delivery.
• Mentor junior team members and coordinate surveys.
• Coordinate Phase 1 habitat and Phase 2 surveys as required.

Skills

Botany expertise

Project management

Mentoring

Education

FISC Level 4 or above

CIEEM membership or eligible

Job description

Senior/Principal Ecological Consultant (Botany)

Location: Scotland, UK

Are you an experienced Ecologist with a background in Botany, 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? Well then look no further... Here at RSK Biocensus part of RSK Group we are recruiting for someone with a strong passion for Botany to join our growing UK ecology team as our new Senior or Principal Consultant. As a Botanist at RSK Biocensus you can expect to get involved with management and delivery of all elements of botanical field surveys, assessment, tender and report writing and project management. You will also be co-ordinating and undertaking a range of Phase 1 habitat and NVC / Phase 2 surveys.

Key responsibilities

• Designing and implementing mitigation strategies
• Financial management of projects
• Production of tenders and reports
• Project management, report writing and delivery
• Managing and mentoring junior members of the team.

Person Specification

You will be technically competent and able to undertake the full range of Botany surveys, whilst having the ability to work independently and part of a wider team. Enthusiasm, energy and drive to develop skills and deliver projects to the highest standard, along with excellent report writing skills, including survey reports, EcIAs, HRAs and tenders would be key to being successful within this role.

Qualifications & Experience

• Has previous, relevant experience in a similar role, ideally working in commercial consultancy, although this is not a necessity.
• Ideally holds FISC Level 4 or above.
• Appropriate membership of CIEEM (dependent on grade, or to have eligibility if not currently held).

A full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle is required for this role.

Salary And Benefits

Along with a competitive salary of between £33,500 and £56,000 depending on experience, you will enjoy a wide range of company benefits including:

• 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 planand discounted gym membership

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

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.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace.Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

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?