Ecologist - Habitats and Botany Specialist

4 weeks ago

Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom RSK Group Full time

We are seeking an experienced Ecologist with a particular interest in habitats and botanical survey to join our team. As a sustainability-led organisation, we pride ourselves on ensuring our standards, particularly with the requirement for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and a growing focus on nature-based solutions.

You will have the opportunity to work on a wide portfolio of projects, from nationally significant infrastructure projects to landscape-scale restoration. Our portfolio includes flood, coastal, and maritime projects, as well as other sectors such as ports, water utilities, transport, and renewable power.

One of our key projects is the SESRO (South East Strategic Reservoir Option), a 150 million cubic metre reservoir near Abingdon, which aims to create new habitats and increase biodiversity. We offer flexible working arrangements, and you will be welcome to join our offices in Redhill, Bradford on Avon/Bristol, Birmingham, or Chester.

We are a registered Ecological (CIEEM) and Landscape Practice (Landscape Institute) and hold the IEMA EIA Quality Mark, which is a benchmark of our high standards in Ecological and EIA delivery. We are also a sponsor of the Association of Environmental Clerk of Works.

About the Role

  • Undertake and manage field surveys, with a focus on habitat and botanical surveys.
  • Write and check ecological reports.
  • Mentor our ecologists with a particular interest in botany.
  • Design habitat restoration/creation schemes and prepare management and monitoring plans.
  • Undertake BNG calculations using the Statutory Biodiversity Metric (and other client-specific BNG toolkits).
  • Contribute to ecological deliverables, including BNG assessment reports, EcIA, planning documents, HRA, and other consents.

You will have the opportunity to work on a range of ecological projects, including protected species surveys, and will be expected to work towards becoming a chartered ecologist or chartered environmentalist.

Requirements

  • Have an ecological/environmental related degree.
  • Have or be applying for membership of CIEEM.
  • Have an equivalent of FISC Level 3 standard in botanical field skills.
  • Experience of UK Habitats survey and BNG condition assessments.
  • Experience of using BNG metrics.
  • Experience of writing ecological reports to a high standard.
  • Hold a full UK driving licence.
  • Be willing to work away from home as required by the business to deliver specific contracts.

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