Senior Ecological Consultant (Bristol)

Environment Platform Wales; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

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RSK Biocensus, part of RSK Group, are an award-winning CIEEM company, recruiting a tenacious and passionate Senior Ecologist to join their growing UK ecology team. This role is permanent with full-time & part-time work patterns available. This role will be a hybrid role, with flexible homeworking and client site work.

We are looking for someone to work with clients in Bristol and the surrounding areas. As a Senior Ecologist at RSK Biocensus, 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.

Key Responsibilities

• A Senior Consultant is 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.
• Overseeing aspects of site work and undertaking practical elements of habitat management or creation, under supervision.
• Assisting with the delivery of survey and research reports, to include document reviews, statistical analyses, licence applications, reporting, etc.

Person Specification

• 1st Degree in relevant discipline or Vocational qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Species-specific personal licences are desirable.
• Associate membership with CIEEM.
• Abide by CIEEM’s Code of Professional Conduct.

Salary and Benefits

• 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.

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.

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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