Senior Ecology Project Manager [1068582]

RSK Group plc; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Ecology Projects Manager to join their dynamic team. This permanent, flexible role allows for home working and offers a chance to manage a diverse portfolio of ecology contracts. You will work closely with a skilled team, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to a high standard. The company fosters professional growth and offers a supportive environment, with opportunities for flexible working hours and community involvement. If you are proactive and passionate about ecology, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits programme

Option to buy additional holidays

Private health care

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a similar role is essential.
• Graduate level education in ecology or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Manage ecology contracts for electricity supply and maintenance projects.
• Conduct site visits for ecological surveys and write technical reports.

Skills

Project Management

Ecology Knowledge

Budget Management

Technical Report Writing

Education

Graduate level education in a relevant subject

Tools

Natural England Licensing

Job description

Location: Remote, UK

The Vacancy

ADAS, a member of RSK Group, is seeking a Senior Ecology Projects Manager to join our team based in the South. The role is a permanent, flexible, and home working position and can be linked to one of our offices. Our Ecology business comprises a highly skilled team focused on providing services to a wide range of clients, particularly developers, utility companies, and the renewable energy and rural industries.

As an entrepreneurial organisation, we encourage and foster the growth of our employees. When joining ADAS, a mentor works with you to ensure you set and achieve your goals. We want to accelerate your professional development, including opportunities for a promotional fast track. We also want to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance, with many opportunities for flexible working hours, locality flexibility, social activities, and community involvement projects.

Now is an excellent time to join ADAS if you want to work as part of a friendly, flexible, and committed team and you can bring us your individual talent and a pro-active, can-do attitude!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage a portfolio of ecology contracts, primarily for electricity supply and maintenance projects in the South and/or East.
2. Quote and tender production.
3. Budget management including working with our finance team for invoicing.
4. Site visits for ecological surveys where required for the smooth running of the project.
5. Working as a team with our ecologists to ensure quality projects are delivered on time.
6. Writing technical reports including but not limited to, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, Mitigation Strategies, and Biodiversity Management Plans.

Person Specification:

1. Relevant experience in a similar role.
2. Graduate level education in a relevant subject.
3. Project Management experience in the management of complex projects.
4. Associate Level CIEEM membership or above.
5. An in-depth knowledge of ecology, legislation, and survey techniques, including Natural England Licensing.
6. A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Salary and Benefits:

1. Contributory Pension Scheme.
2. Life Assurance.
3. A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.