Senior Ecologist

RPS Group; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their UK Environment Division. This role involves conducting ecological assessments, managing projects, and preparing reports, requiring full CIEEM membership and the ability to travel. The successful candidate will benefit from a diverse workplace, flexible working arrangements, and a clear pathway for professional development.

Benefits

Support for qualifications and personal development

Career pathway opportunities

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering ECoW on projects and licensing processes for EPS and other species.
• Possibly an EPS licensed consultant (Class 1 or 2 bat or other species).
• Knowledge of UK and EU wildlife legislation and survey techniques.

Responsibilities

• Planning and conducting habitat and protected species surveys.
• Preparing technical reports, EcIA, ES chapters, and designing mitigation measures.
• Managing project finances with senior support.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Influencing

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Full CIEEM membership

Job description

RPS, now a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our UK Environment Division. We deliver ecological assessments, surveys, mitigation design, and monitoring for renewable energy projects. We are a global multi-disciplinary consultancy shaping environmental, social, and economic landscapes.

What you’ll be doing

• Planning and conducting habitat and protected species surveys, supervising field staff, and identifying key receptors and constraints.
• Preparing and delivering technical reports, EcIA, ES chapters, and inputting into HRA reports, while designing mitigation measures in line with NPF4.
• Managing project finances with senior support.
• Collaborating with management and clients to generate new work streams and leading tenders.
• Travel will be required; a full UK driving license is necessary.

Who we’re looking for

• Full CIEEM membership and a relevant degree or equivalent.
• Experience in delivering ECoW on projects and licensing processes for EPS and other species.
• Possibly an EPS licensed consultant (Class 1 or 2 bat or other species), with knowledge of UK and EU wildlife legislation and survey techniques.
• Strong time management, influencing, and communication skills to build relationships with colleagues, clients, and external bodies.

What’s in it for you?

• We support learning from entry to master’s level qualifications, including leadership, management, and coaching.
• A personal development plan and clear career pathway.
• A diverse, inclusive workplace that values ideas and perspectives.
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid office options.

Join us in a workplace that values you as part of the solution.

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