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Rsk Group

Senior Ecologist (Water Industry)

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Rsk Group
Privately held UK‑based environmental, engineering and technical services group delivering integrated practical solutions.
Senior Ecologist with experience in water industry for project leadership, client engagement, team mentoring, and technical/strategic contribution. Must have strong technical ecology credentials and experience in water-linked infrastructure or conservation projects.
17d ago
£30,000 - £40,000
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Midlands, South/South East, UK
Hybrid
Company Size
15,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental services
Engineering services
Technical services
Environmental consultancy
Energy solutions
Water services
Infrastructure services
Mining services
Sector Specialisms
Water
Energy
Infrastructure
Urban Development
Mining
Waste
Renewable Energy
Solar
Role
What you would be doing
client delivery
client relationships
ecological oversight
data innovation
tender bidding
survey management
  • Deliver high-quality outputs aligned with client objectives and regulatory compliance.
  • Build trusted relationships with clients across the water, utilities, and environmental sectors.
  • Provide senior oversight on complex ecological scopes, bringing a pragmatic, solution-led approach to risk and mitigation.
  • Promote innovation in data collection, remote survey methods, and GIS-based habitat mapping across water environments.
  • Identify opportunities to grow our presence in aquatic ecology, river restoration, and biodiversity net gain delivery.
  • Prepare tenders and contribute to framework bids across sectors.
  • Support and mentor junior ecologists and field survey teams across the Midlands and North.
  • Manage and oversee ecological surveys, impact assessments, and mitigation strategies for major water-related and terrestrial infrastructure projects.
  • Help embed SES’s high standards of data integrity, health and safety, and ecological best practice.
  • Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and represent SES within professional networks and industry forums.
  • Lead UKHab, BNG, and protected species assessments for pipeline routes, reservoir works, nature-based solutions, and mine water remediation.
What you bring
fisc level
botanical id
protected species
degree
ecology
  • FISC Level 4 or equivalent botanical ID experience strongly desirable or experienced with protected species.
  • A degree (or higher) in ecology or a related field.
Benefits
  • Pension Contributions: Receive contributions to your pension plan to support your future.
  • Birthday Leave: Enjoy a day off to celebrate your birthday.
  • 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.
  • Life Assurance: Benefit from our life assurance plan to provide peace of mind.
  • Targeted CPD plan and rapid progression for ambitious candidates.
  • Private Medical Insurance: Access private medical insurance to take care of your health.
  • 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.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Security clearance
  • provision of full uk driving license and clean driving record
Company
Overview
Founded 1989
Year Established
The company was established in 1989 in Aberdeen.
Revenue £2Billion
Annual Revenue
Achieved nearly £2 billion in revenue in fiscal 2024.
5Billion Target
Growth Plan
Aims to reach £5 billion in revenue by 2030.
100+ Acquisitions
Company Growth
Grown through over 100 acquisitions across multiple continents.
  • Headquartered in Cheshire, the business serves critical sectors like water, energy, infrastructure, environmental consultancy and civil engineering.
  • Projects range from river culvert surveys to solar farm biodiversity studies and large‑scale water treatment facilities.
  • Known for high‑profile acquisitions—like Black & Veatch’s UK/Asia water arm and WysePower site‑services—which broadened its technical scope.
  • Also operates specialist units in geoscience, marine environmental engineering, research and on‑site technical delivery.
Culture + Values
  • Promoting a learning culture in a positive working environment
  • Employ, develop and reward talented individuals
  • Entrepreneurial but caring and compassionate approach to business
  • Health and safety is our top priority
  • Employee‑owned business committed to strong, predictable financial performance
  • Promoting the concept of sustainability in all that we do
  • Transparency is the first step in tackling the asbestos crisis in schools
Environment + Sustainability
50% Scope 1 Emissions
Reduction Target by FY2030
Aims to reduce Scope 1 emissions by half compared to the FY2020 baseline by 2030.
100% Renewable Electricity
Global Offices by 2030
Commitment to power global offices entirely with renewable energy by 2030, up from 57.1% in 2020.
42% Scope 3 Emissions
Reduction by FY2030
Targets a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, including fuel, energy, travel, and commuting, by 2030.
80% Top Suppliers
with SBTi-Target Alignment by 2027
80% of top suppliers (by emissions) will have targets aligned with the Science-Based Targets Initiative by the end of 2027.
  • Surpassed 5% annual carbon intensity reduction target for the second consecutive year, achieving a 26% reduction in intensity between FY20 and FY23.
  • Procured 70 electric vehicles (EVs) in FY24 and installed over 50 EV charge points in the UK.
  • 88% of UK-controlled sites on green energy tariffs by the end of FY24, up from 62% previously.
  • Plans to halve Scope 1 emissions and achieve zero waste-to-landfill, with KPIs for resource use and a 50% reduction in plastic use by 2030.
Inclusion & Diversity
500 Directors
Diversity in Executive Leadership
The company aims to achieve improved diversity in executive leadership by 2030, targeting representation of ~500 directors across all levels.
200+ Members
LGBTQ+ Network
The ‘RSK with Pride’ LGBTQ+ network actively supports the community with 200+ members and allies within the organization.
  • Ambition to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly
  • EDI working group (including board members) and dedicated EDI team
  • FY24/25 EDI targets: begin diversity profiling, strategy for improvement, inclusive-recruitment and leadership training
  • Employee-run Neurodiversity Network supporting ADHD Awareness Month and Dyslexia Awareness Week
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