Senior Ecologist

RPS Group; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join RPS Group as a Senior Ecologist within our UK Environment Division, delivering ecological appraisals and surveys for renewable energy projects. You'll manage surveys, create technical reports, and ensure compliance with wildlife legislation, providing a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters your professional growth.

Benefits

Accredited training provider

Personal development plan

Flexible working options

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Full membership of CIEEM and degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject.
• Experience as Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW).
• Knowledge of UK and EU wildlife legislation.

Responsibilities

• Planning and conducting habitat and protected species surveys.
• Writing and delivering technical reports and designing mitigation measures.
• Managing project finances and collaborating with clients.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Ecological survey techniques

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

CIEEM membership

Job description

RPS, now a Tetra Tech company, is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our UK Environment Division. We deliver a range of renewable energy project inputs, including ecological appraisals, ornithological surveys, protected species surveys, mitigation design, and post-construction monitoring. RPS is a global multidisciplinary 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, constraints, and opportunities for development.
• Writing and delivering technical reports, EcIA, ES chapters, contributing to HRA reports, and designing mitigation measures to meet NPF4 requirements.
• Managing project finances with support from senior management.
• Collaborating with management and clients to generate new work streams, including leading tenders.
• Travel will be required; a full UK driving license is necessary.

Who we’re looking for

• Full membership of CIEEM and a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• Experience in delivering Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) on various projects and knowledge of preparing and implementing EPS and other license applications.
• Possibly an EPS licensed consultant (Class 1 or 2 bat or other species) with comprehensive knowledge of UK and EU wildlife legislation and survey techniques.
• Strong time and project management skills, with excellent influencing and communication abilities to build relationships with colleagues, clients, and external bodies.

What’s in it for you?

• We are an accredited training provider supporting professional development from entry to master’s level in leadership, management, and coaching.
• A personal development plan and clear career pathway, with support for your ambitions.
• A diverse, inclusive workplace that values ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking, prioritizes wellbeing, and offers flexible working options.
• A unique career experience where you are valued as part of the solution.

Join us and be part of a company that is committed to diversity, inclusion, and making a positive impact.