Senior/Principal Ecological Consultant (Ornithology)

Job title:

Senior/Principal Ecological Consultant (Ornithology)

Company

RSK Group

Job description

Senior/Principal Ecological Consultant (Ornithology)Location: Scotland, UKThe VacancyAre you an experienced Ecologist with a background in Ornithology, looking to take that next step in your career, or a new and exciting challenge?Do you want to be a part of a collaborative organisation that provides outstanding consultancy and contracting support through its professional, timely and cost-efficient services?Well then look no further…Here at RSK Biocensus part of RSK Group we are recruiting for someone with a strong passion for Ornithology to join our growing UK ecology team as our new Senior or Principal Consultant.You will have the opportunity to get involved with management and delivery of all elements of ornithological field surveys, assessment, tender and report writing and project management. You will also Co-ordinate and undertake a broad range of BBS, winter bird surveys, species specific surveys, offshore surveys and vantage point surveys.Key Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Financial management of projects.
• Producing a variety of tenders and reports.
• Project management, report writing and delivery of projects.
• Providing ornithological support on projects for the wider team.
• Managing and mentoring junior members of the team.

Person Specification:You will be technically competent and able to undertake the full range of bird surveys, whilst having the ability to work independently and part of a wider team.Enthusiasm, energy and drive to develop skills and deliver projects to the highest standard, along with excellent report writing skills, including survey reports, EcIAs, HRAs and tenders would be key to being successful within n this role.Qualifications & Experience:

• Has previous, relevant experience in a similar role, ideally working in commercial consultancy, although this is not a necessity.
• Appropriate membership of CIEEM (dependent on grade, or to have eligibility if not currently held).
• A full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle is required for this role.

Salary and BenefitsAlong with a competitive salary of between £33,500 and £56,000 depending on experience, you will enjoy a wide range of company benefits including:

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

Apply today or for any further information or questions relating to the role please do get in touch.RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.#Ecology #Consultancy #Wildlife #Habitats #Surveys #OrnithologyRSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.As a market-leading ecological consultancy, our mission is to help clients identify and manage the ecological risks affecting their operations or projects by providing pragmatic, expert advice. We have the UK’s largest ecology skills network and are constantly on the lookout for ecologists with varying levels of experience across all the ecological disciplines. We are also on the hunt for employees to provide a range of administrative and support services that keep the company wheels turning!Whether it is working on large infrastructure developments, such as rail schemes and wind farms, or surveying for bats, badgers, and birds, our work is diverse and interesting, and always includes a range of exciting projects across the UK and beyond.RSK Biocensus is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. In fact, Environment Analyst recently highlighted RSK’s growth commenting, “Few companies in the environmental services sector can claim to be expanding at the same pace as RSK.” Today, RSK Group consists of over 120 businesses and employs over 7,000 specialists. The group is headquartered in the United Kingdom and has an established presence in more than 40 countries around the world.

Expected salary

£33500 – 56000 per year

Location

Scotland

Job date

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 03:50:56 GMT

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