Senior Ecological Consultant (Coventry)

Environment Platform Wales; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking ecological consultancy as a Senior Ecologist, where you will play a pivotal role in managing and delivering diverse ecological projects. This exciting position offers the flexibility of hybrid working, allowing you to balance home and client site work effectively. You will be responsible for overseeing field surveys, project management, and report writing, contributing to significant ecological assessments across the UK. If you are passionate about ecology and eager to make a positive impact in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow your career while helping to shape a sustainable future for our planet.

Benefits

Discounted Gym Memberships

Regular career training and development

Flexible benefits programme

Option to buy additional holidays

Qualifications

• Degree in ecology or related field; vocational qualifications are also acceptable.
• Full UK Driving Licence required; species-specific licences desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage medium/large ecology projects from start to finish.
• Conduct fieldwork and oversee habitat management tasks.
• Prepare and deliver ecological survey and research reports.

Skills

Project Management

Field Surveys

Report Writing

Client Communication

Ecological Assessment

Education

1st Degree in relevant discipline

Vocational qualification

Tools

Statistical Analysis Software

Job description

Reference (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)

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 Coventry 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.

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 Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

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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