Senior Ecologist

RPS Group Limited; Cambridge, Bristol, Leeds, Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecological consultancy in Cambridge seeks an experienced ecological consultant to plan and conduct habitat surveys and supervise field staff. You will be responsible for writing EcIA and ES chapters while ensuring compliance with UK and EU wildlife legislation. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field, full membership of CIEEM, and extensive project management experience. Join a diverse community focused on meaningful careers and innovative solutions.

Benefits

Accredited training programs

Career development opportunities

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Full membership of CIEEM and a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• Established ecological consultant with extensive project management experience.
• Experience writing EcOW on a range of projects and understanding of licence applications.

Responsibilities

• Planning and undertaking habitat surveys.
• Supervising field staff to identify plant species and habitat types.
• Writing EcIA and ES chapters, inputting into HRA reports.

Skills

Ecological consultancy

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

Understanding of UK/EU Wildlife Legislation

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Full membership of CIEEM

Job description

About the Team

RPS, a Tetra Tech company, delivers a range of ecological services to support renewable energy, residential, commercial and infrastructure projects across the region. We are involved with some of the largest offshore wind developments in the country, as well as onshore wind and solar, helping to deliver clean energy to the UK market. We also have a strong presence in the residential and commercial market, providing variety to the work we do.

Your Impact

Join RPS, a Tetra Tech company to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting‑edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world‑class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to grow your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

You’ll be planning and undertaking habitat surveys, supervising field staff and survey effort to identify indicator plant species and habitat types.

Write and deliver EcIA, ES chapters, inputting into HRA reports, providing some ecological inputs into supporting examination in public and/or the appeals process under supervision and inputting into design teams on green Infrastructure, BNG and strategic ecological inputs to the masterplanning process.

There will be travel involved so you will need to have a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Full membership of CIEEM and a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• Established ecological consultant with extensive project management experience and a track record in consultancy.
• Experience writing and delivering Breadth of EcOW on a range of projects and understanding the process of preparing and implementing EPS and other licence applications.
• Experienced EPS licensed consultant (Class 1 or preferably Class 2 bat or other species) with full knowledge of UK and EU Wildlife Legislation and best practice survey techniques.
• Good time and project management skills, sound influencing and communication skills to build, maintain and consolidate working relationships with colleagues, clients and external bodies.

Benefits

We’re proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes – from master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management to executive coaching & mentoring, we provide learning and development for everyone. We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects.

We embrace diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles at the heart of what we do. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community of experts and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.