Rsk Biocensus
Leading UK ecological consultancy specialising in biodiversity net‑gain, habitat restoration and surveys.
Ecologist advising on ecosystem restoration, project management, and ecological due diligence.
24 days ago
£33,500 - £45,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
150 Employees
Service Specialisms
Wildlife surveys
Carbon offsetting
Rewilding projects
Ecological consultancy
Environmental risk assessments
Biodiversity net gain projects
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
Description
project management
report delivery
bid preparation
stakeholder liaison
budget management
quality assurance
- Managing ecological projects, including the timely delivery of reports and survey outputs.
- Contributing to bids and tenders for new work
- Liaising with team members, wider RSK Biocensus, and clients or 3rd Parties (e.g. local planning authorities, habitat banks, landowners, consultants).
- Maintaining project programmes and managing project budgets.
- Contribute to overall team and service quality assurance and standards
Requirements
communication
problem solving
leadership
field survey
ukhab
self‑motivated
- Strong communication skills.
- Problem solving, Self-motivated and can show initiative.
- Being able to promotes a culture of honesty and equity and be someone who leads by example on site.
- Field survey skills with a focus on UKHab and condition assessments.
- The ability to communicate appropriate ecological information to ecologists and non-ecologists in a way that is clear, concise and constructive.
Benefits
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care.
- Discounted Gym Memberships.
- Regular training and career development (CPD).
- Company Life assurance.
- Contributed pension scheme
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