Principal Ecologist

RSK Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid life assurance

Contributed pension scheme

Discounted Gym Memberships

Regular career training and developm​t

Flexible benefits programme including買

Job summary

RSK Biocensus, part of RSK Group, is recruiting a Senior Ecologist to join our UK ecology team. Based in Manchester, Helsby or surrounding areas, you will contribute to field surveys, assessment, tender and report writing, and project management on nationwide and local projects.

You will oversee site work and habitat management or creation tasks under supervision, with opportunities to lead medium to large projects and liaise with clients.

Qualifications

• Degree in Ecology or related subject.
• 5 years' relevant experience in a similar role.
• Species-specific personal licences are desirable.
• Associate membership with CIEEM.
• Abide by CIEEM's Code of Professional Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Managing and overseeing medium/large projects and tenders from start to close-out.
• Promoting RSK in a positive light to clients and competitors.
• Managing medium-sized projects, including finance, resources, subcontractors, risk and QA, ensuring timely delivery and client feedback.
• Completing fieldwork, including out-of-hours surveys and travel as required.
• Assisting with survey/research reports, reviews, licences, and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Report writing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Ecology

Job description

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. The ideal candidate will be based in Manchester, Helsby or the surrounding areas. 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,

• 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.

Requirements

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

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. #Ecology #Consultancy #Wildlife #Habitats #Surveys #Environment RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

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