Senior/Principal Ecologist at Rsk Biocensus in Helsby, England, United Kingdom | GBP33,500-56,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

fieldwork

project oversight

finance management

risk assurance

data analysis

report delivery

Completing fieldwork, including out-of-hours surveys, travelling as required and working away from home
Abide by CIEEM’s Code of Professional Conduct.
Responsible for managing and overseeing medium/large projects and tenders from commencement to completion and close-out.
Managing medium-sized projects, including finance, resource allocation, managing sub-contractors, risk and quality assurance, ensuring timely delivery and effective communication, and seeking and responding to client feedback
Assisting with the delivery of survey and research reports, to include document reviews, statistical analyses, licence applications, reporting, etc.

Requirements

5 years

species licences

ecology degree

cieem member

5 Years specific relevant experience within a similar role.
Species specific personal licences are desirable.
Degree or relevant qualification in Ecology or related subject.
Associate membership with CIEEM.

Benefits

£33,500 – £56,000
Contributed pension scheme
Discounted Gym Memberships
A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership
Regular career training and development
Company paid life assurance

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Acquired in 2019

Year of Acquisition

The company was acquired by RSK Group in 2019, marking a significant expansion of its ecological consultancy capabilities.

£1.9B Turnover

RSK Group Revenue

The company's parent group, RSK Group, operates on a £1.9 billion annual turnover, providing substantial financial backing for biodiversity projects.

40-Acre Meadow

Habitat Restoration Project

The company's Wildling initiative restored a 40-acre meadow in Ripon, showcasing its commitment to habitat restoration efforts.

Operates across the UK from hubs in Bath and Stroud, mobilising rapid-response teams of ecologists for large infrastructure schemes.
Renowned for delivering ecological impact assessments, protected species surveys, legal conservation covenants and expert witness testimony.
Champions biodiversity net gain and set up conservation covenants with Defra, cementing roles in habitat banking and legal land protection.
Distinctive for its legal-to-field offering, blending in-house ecological law, on-site mitigation and long-term biodiversity stewardship.

Culture + Values

700+ Ecologists

National Network of Experts

A comprehensive network of ecologists across the UK ensures rapid-response, quality-assured delivery.

Net-positive outcomes for both the environment and clients’ objectives through integrated ecological, scientific, and commercial thinking.
Strategic integration of ecological expertise with project-level execution.
Emphasis on embedding sustainability and ethics across business operations ('promoting the concept of sustainability in all that we do').
Collaborative, cross-disciplinary teamwork (ecologists, scientists, analysts, consultants) to meet both biodiversity and carbon-related challenges.

Environment + Sustainability

2030 Target

Sustainability Ambition

Aims to achieve net zero emissions and restore biodiversity with measurable goals addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequality.

1,100 Acres

Biodiversity Restoration

Restoration efforts have generated over 4,000 biodiversity units across 17 off-site Habitat Banks.

2,585 Acres Restored

Nature Positive Initiative

A subsidiary dedicated to restoring land in Patagonia to meet biodiversity net gain targets.

Adopted 2030 'Second Nature' sustainability strategy focusing on climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequality.
Committed to achieving net zero by 2030.
Partners with EDF Renewables UK and the University of Exeter on solar farm biodiversity and soil health research.

Inclusion & Diversity

No publicly disclosed strategy or quantitative outcomes on diversity, equity or inclusion
No gender‑related statistics available from official sources or corporate reports

Articles

Land deal aims to help developers comply with biodiversity planning law

DEFRA appoints RSK Biocensus to work with landowners on conservation covenants

RSK Biocensus becomes “responsible body” to work with landowners

Company

Overview

Acquired in 2019

Year of Acquisition

The company was acquired by RSK Group in 2019, marking a significant expansion of its ecological consultancy capabilities.

£1.9B Turnover

RSK Group Revenue

The company's parent group, RSK Group, operates on a £1.9 billion annual turnover, providing substantial financial backing for biodiversity projects.

40-Acre Meadow

Habitat Restoration Project

The company's Wildling initiative restored a 40-acre meadow in Ripon, showcasing its commitment to habitat restoration efforts.

Operates across the UK from hubs in Bath and Stroud, mobilising rapid-response teams of ecologists for large infrastructure schemes.
Renowned for delivering ecological impact assessments, protected species surveys, legal conservation covenants and expert witness testimony.
Champions biodiversity net gain and set up conservation covenants with Defra, cementing roles in habitat banking and legal land protection.
Distinctive for its legal-to-field offering, blending in-house ecological law, on-site mitigation and long-term biodiversity stewardship.

Culture + Values

700+ Ecologists

National Network of Experts

A comprehensive network of ecologists across the UK ensures rapid-response, quality-assured delivery.

Net-positive outcomes for both the environment and clients’ objectives through integrated ecological, scientific, and commercial thinking.
Strategic integration of ecological expertise with project-level execution.
Emphasis on embedding sustainability and ethics across business operations ('promoting the concept of sustainability in all that we do').
Collaborative, cross-disciplinary teamwork (ecologists, scientists, analysts, consultants) to meet both biodiversity and carbon-related challenges.

Environment + Sustainability

2030 Target

Sustainability Ambition

Aims to achieve net zero emissions and restore biodiversity with measurable goals addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequality.

1,100 Acres

Biodiversity Restoration

Restoration efforts have generated over 4,000 biodiversity units across 17 off-site Habitat Banks.

2,585 Acres Restored

Nature Positive Initiative

A subsidiary dedicated to restoring land in Patagonia to meet biodiversity net gain targets.

Adopted 2030 'Second Nature' sustainability strategy focusing on climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequality.
Committed to achieving net zero by 2030.
Partners with EDF Renewables UK and the University of Exeter on solar farm biodiversity and soil health research.

Inclusion & Diversity

No publicly disclosed strategy or quantitative outcomes on diversity, equity or inclusion
No gender‑related statistics available from official sources or corporate reports

Articles

Land deal aims to help developers comply with biodiversity planning law

DEFRA appoints RSK Biocensus to work with landowners on conservation covenants

RSK Biocensus becomes “responsible body” to work with landowners