Assistant Ecological Consultant

Overview

Perform ecological surveys, produce technical reports, and support project management.

Key Responsibilities

• habitat survey
• technical reporting
• ecological assessment
• client liaison
• project management
• business development

Tasks

-Undertake baseline habitat surveys, assessments and reports -Write technical reports ready for review by your colleagues, such as ecological constraints reports, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, and protected species reports -Work alone and with our existing ecologists in the wider region to ensure quality projects are delivered on time for our clients -Talk to our clients to ensure quality delivery of projects to deadlines -Support the team with business development and project management

Requirements

• written communication
• ecology knowledge
• survey techniques
• consultancy experience
• driving licence
• graduate degree

What You Bring

-Excellent written communication skills and be able to produce accurate technical reports to a professional standard -Good working knowledge of ecology, legislation, and survey techniques, including protected species surveys and mitigation -Demonstrable experience of ecological consultancy work, including leading on surveys and managing projects -Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle and within a commutable distance to our office -Previous ecology related experience -Graduate level education in a relevant subject

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Benefits

-Competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience -Regular training and career development (including funding and time allowances for related academic course attendance) -Contributory Pension Scheme -A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care

About Rsk Group

-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.

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