Associate Director at Rsk Biocensus in United Kingdom | From GBP56,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

project management

contract management

habitat management

restoration design

technical reporting

ecological assessment

Managing major projects, including financial objectives, resource allocation, managing sub-contractors, risk and quality assurance, ensuring timely delivery and effective communication.
Specification, contract management and site leadership for delivery of restoration projects.
Building relationships, bidding, tendering, and management of significant clients.
Overseeing complex aspects of site work and practical elements of habitat management or creation.
Design and delivery of restoration schemes across a range of scales.
Producing, or overseeing the production of, a wide range of technical reports, directing their completion and reviewing, as necessary, to meet the standards required.
Collaborating with RSK Biocensus, RSK Nature Repair, RSK Wilding and Nature Positive colleagues and other RSK Business Units for the benefit of the company and building strong relationships with senior colleagues.
Assessing the ecological impacts of developments or changes in land management and developing /designing mitigation and monitoring proposals for large and complex projects.
Delivering major tenders, working with other RSK Biocensus, RSK Nature Repair, RSK Wilding and Nature Positive staff and RSK departments and UK Sales Directors to create winning proposals.

Requirements

biodiversity

bng

standards

species

reintroduction

licensing

Understanding the RSK Biocensus, RSK Wilding and/or RSK Nature Repair offerings in detail, carrying out biodiversity assessment, writing BNG proposals and reports, and working closely with developers, landowners and our own habitat creation teams to deliver biodiversity offsets.
Knowledge of current and emerging standards of practice
Species specific experience and understanding, including reintroductions, mitigation and licensing.

Benefits

Company Life assurance.
Contributed pension scheme
Regular training and career development (CPD).
Discounted Gym Memberships.
A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

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

Role

Description

project management

contract management

habitat management

restoration design

technical reporting

ecological assessment

Managing major projects, including financial objectives, resource allocation, managing sub-contractors, risk and quality assurance, ensuring timely delivery and effective communication.
Specification, contract management and site leadership for delivery of restoration projects.
Building relationships, bidding, tendering, and management of significant clients.
Overseeing complex aspects of site work and practical elements of habitat management or creation.
Design and delivery of restoration schemes across a range of scales.
Producing, or overseeing the production of, a wide range of technical reports, directing their completion and reviewing, as necessary, to meet the standards required.
Collaborating with RSK Biocensus, RSK Nature Repair, RSK Wilding and Nature Positive colleagues and other RSK Business Units for the benefit of the company and building strong relationships with senior colleagues.
Assessing the ecological impacts of developments or changes in land management and developing /designing mitigation and monitoring proposals for large and complex projects.
Delivering major tenders, working with other RSK Biocensus, RSK Nature Repair, RSK Wilding and Nature Positive staff and RSK departments and UK Sales Directors to create winning proposals.

Requirements

biodiversity

bng

standards

species

reintroduction

licensing

Understanding the RSK Biocensus, RSK Wilding and/or RSK Nature Repair offerings in detail, carrying out biodiversity assessment, writing BNG proposals and reports, and working closely with developers, landowners and our own habitat creation teams to deliver biodiversity offsets.
Knowledge of current and emerging standards of practice
Species specific experience and understanding, including reintroductions, mitigation and licensing.

Benefits

Company Life assurance.
Contributed pension scheme
Regular training and career development (CPD).
Discounted Gym Memberships.
A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

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