Senior Ecological Consultant

RSK Biocensus, part of RSK Group, is an award-winning CIEEM company. We are recruiting experienced and passionate Senior Ecological Consultants to join our growing UK ecology team. This role is permanent, with full-time and part-time work patterns available. It will be a hybrid role, offering flexible homeworking and office working in the following areas: Bristol, Cardiff, Coventry, East Anglia, Helsby, Leeds, South East.

We seek individuals to work with clients in these locations and surrounding areas. As a Senior Ecological Consultant at RSK Biocensus, you will be involved in delivering field surveys, assessments, tender and report writing, and project management on various nationwide and local projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and overseeing medium/large projects and tenders from start to finish.
• Promoting RSK positively to clients and competitors through quality work.
• Managing project finances, resources, subcontractors, risks, quality assurance, and ensuring timely delivery while maintaining effective communication and client feedback.
• Conducting fieldwork, including out-of-hours surveys and travel.
• Overseeing site work and habitat management or creation under supervision.
• Assisting with survey and research reports, including document reviews, statistical analyses, license applications, and reporting.

Person Specification

• Degree in a relevant discipline or vocational qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Species-specific personal licences are desirable.
• Associate membership with CIEEM.
• Adherence to CIEEM's Code of Professional Conduct.

Salary and Benefits

• Discounted gym memberships.
• Regular training and career development.
• Award-winning Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible benefits, including additional holidays, health cash plans, and discounts.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

About Us

Biocensus offers leading ecological consultancy and contracting services, contributing to numerous major projects across the UK. Our services include land purchase advice, surveys, environmental impact assessments, licensing, and monitoring.

As a market leader, we employ over 150 staff supported by a network of over 700 ecologists. We undertake large-scale projects and complex programs, working with clients to ensure developments are environmentally sustainable and beneficial for wildlife.

RSK Biocensus is part of the RSK Group, founded in 1989, a multidisciplinary environmental, engineering, and technical services provider. We emphasize employee development, diversity, and a supportive work environment, encouraging applications from all backgrounds to foster innovation and growth.