Senior Ecologist

RSK Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000

Job description

The Vacancy

Join Our Growing Team as a Senior Ecologist at Southern Ecological Solutions (SES)

Are you an experienced ecologist eager to lead and innovate? Southern Ecological Solutions (SES), a vibrant and forward-thinking member of the RSK Group, is on the lookout for a skilled Senior Ecologist to join our expanding team. This full-time, permanent position offers a hybrid working model, perfect for those within commuting distance to our Essex office. Join us as we continue to drive excellence in ecological consultancy and make a significant impact on your community!

Why SES?

SES is a leading Ecological, Arboricultural and Landscape Planning & Design consultancy. Over the past decade, we've built a reputation for delivering pragmatic, solution-oriented consultancy services. Our diverse clientele ranges from multinational corporations working on high-profile projects to individual homeowners with smaller-scale needs.

Join SES and become a part of a company known for its sustainable growth and exceptional client service. Help us continue to make a positive impact on the environment through innovative ecological solutions.

Your Role

1. Leadership & Mentorship: Help lead and mentor junior ecologists, fostering professional growth and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
2. Advanced Ecological Surveys: Conduct and oversee a variety of complex field surveys, providing expert guidance and ensuring adherence to project timelines.
3. Strategic Project Management: Manage a portfolio of projects, from large-scale developments to intricate mitigation strategies, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction.
4. Client Relations: Cultivate strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and providing bespoke ecological solutions that exceed expectations.
5. Compliance & Reporting: Ensure all projects comply with current legislation and best practice guidelines, producing detailed reports that support planning applications and development projects.
6. Team Collaboration: Engage with the broader SES team, promoting collaboration and maintaining the high standards that SES is known for.

What We're Looking For

1. Relevant Degree: Hold a degree in ecology or a related field, or possess significant experience within a professional ecological consultancy.
2. Chartership: Hold membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).
3. Proven Experience: Demonstrate a successful track record in managing multiple or complex projects, and delivering high-quality ecological surveys.
4. Ecological Expertise: Have an in-depth understanding of ecology, legislation, and advanced survey techniques, with a focus on protected species and habitat management.
5. Botanical & Habitat Skills: Possess enhanced botanical identification and habitat assessment skills, with the ability to assist and develop complex ecological surveys.
6. Strategic Planning Knowledge: Have a thorough understanding of the application of relevant planning policies and their implications for development projects.
7. Licensing Proficiency: Be experienced in navigating protected species licensing processes and advising clients on mitigation strategies.

What We Offer

1. Competitive Salary: Earn between £35,000 - £45,000 based on experience and qualifications.
2. Birthday Leave: Enjoy a day off to celebrate your birthday.
3. Life Assurance: Benefit from our life assurance plan to provide peace of mind.
4. Pension Contributions: Receive contributions to your pension plan to support your future.
5. Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with 20 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 28 days.
6. Private Medical Insurance: Access private medical insurance to take care of your health.
7. Flexible Benefits Programme: Tailor your benefits with options to buy additional holidays, health cash plans, and discounted gym memberships, allowing you to choose what suits you best.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

About Us

We are a multi-disciplinary consultancy specialising in ecology, habitat management, arboriculture, and landscape design, based in Essex, UK. Since our company's founding, we have grown to become a leading UK provider of specialist ecological, arboricultural and landscape design consulting services. We are known for devising sustainable, pragmatic, and client-focused solutions. Our diverse portfolio includes clients in the fields of infrastructure, development, conservation charities and individual bespoke projects. Our business is continuing to expand into new markets, and we are forming new teams to meet future challenges.

SES has a team of 52 qualified ecologists, landscape architects, arboriculturists and coordination and support staff. Our ecological work includes due diligence reporting, land appraisals, habitat design and creation, protected species surveys and ecological impact assessments.

SES is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

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