Environmental Consultant

21 hours ago


Inverness, Highland, United Kingdom RPS Group Full time
RPS Group Job Description

Job Title: Environmental Consultant

Location: Scotland, UK

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Ecologist to join our Scottish team. As an Environmental Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality ecological services to private and public-sector clients.

About the Role:

  • You will plan and undertake habitat and protected species surveys, supervising field staff and survey effort to identify key receptors, constraints, and opportunities for developments.
  • You will write and deliver Technical Reports, EcIA, ES chapter, inputting into HRA reports, and designing and implementing mitigation and compensation measures to meet the requirements of NPF4.
  • You will manage the financial aspects of projects with the support of senior management.
  • You will need a full UK driving licence due to travel involved.
  • You will have experience of writing and delivering Breadth of ECoW on a range of projects and understand the process of preparing and implementing EPS and other licence applications.
  • You may be an experienced EPS licensed consultant (Class 1 or preferably 2 bat or other species) with full knowledge of UK and EU Wildlife Legislation and best practice survey techniques.
  • Good time and project management skills are essential as are sound influencing and communication skills that enable you to build, maintain, and consolidate working relationships with colleagues, clients, and external bodies.

Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits: We offer a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a comprehensive benefits package, including training and development opportunities.



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