Senior Ecologist

**Southern Ecological Solutions (SES) **an **RSK Group** are seeking an enthusiastic, Passionate **Senior** **Ecologist**, to join our successful, experienced and rapidly growing **E**cology** team on a **Permanent,** **Full time** basis. This is a **Hybrid **role with commutability to our Essex offices.

**Southern Ecological Solutions** are a specialist Landscape Planning & Design, Ecological and Arboricultural consultancy that has experienced continuous, sustainable growth over the last 10 years. We have become renowned by our clients for our pragmatic, solution-based approach to consultancy. We work for a variety of clients ranging from multinational prestigious organisations working on large high-profile projects to one off small projects for homeowners.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Actively engage as a member of the ecology team and wider SES team promoting the business and maintaining company reputation and standards.
- Carry out field surveys as required including planning and managing own time and scheduling to facilitate project deadlines.
- Conduct Preliminary Ecological Appraisals in accordance with published guidelines, with support from more experienced team members on standard/complex sites.
- Manage a variety of projects from small scale developments and/or single-species mitigation, to more complex projects (with support from more experienced team members).
- Assist in the co-ordination of ecological surveys, taking ownership for the delivery of surveys associated with own projects.
- Provide coherent and timely project management including, coordination of project milestones, key dates, and on-site survey timetables across multifaceted projects.

**Person Specification**
- A relevant degree in ecology or a proven track record within a professional ecological consultancy.
- A proven track record within a professional ecological consultancy (minimum of four years’), including managing projects, undertaking surveys and assisting more experienced team members.
- Good working knowledge of ecology, legislation, and survey techniques, including protected species surveys and mitigation.
- Experience in ecological assessment, protected species survey, and for development projects for example housing, commercial, transportation, and power.

**Salary and Benefits**
- £30,000 - £45,000 DOE
- Life assurance
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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**RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.