Technical Deputy Lead

The Vacancy
Deputy Technical Lead (Ecology)
Do you current or previous experience of working at a high level within teams focusing on Habitat and BNG deliverables?

Are you an experienced and technical leader within the ecology sector looking for a new and exciting challenge?

Well then this could be an amazing opportunity for you

The Role:
Here at RSK Biocensus part of the wider RSK Group, we are currently looking for someone who can lead the coordination of ecology surveys, data management, mitigation, and reporting in relation to species specialism.

This would be a long term secondment role supporting one of our major clients.

You will be supporting the Technical Lead for bats, mammals, ornithology, habitat and BNG in the formulation of ecological survey work and the technical aspects of assessment one of the above technical functions.

This role will also require you to work with a team of ecologists in delivering survey work, analysis and reporting to support the assessment process. We are looking for an individual with specialist knowledge of ecology (species specialism/ Habitats and BNG) and experience of being involved in the delivery of this work on infrastructure projects.

Other responsibilities:

• Assisting the Technical Lead in scoping and specifying technical impact assessment work.
• Contributing to the technical aspects of the delivery of assessment work.
• Drafting and text for assessment reports.

The successful candidate would require a Full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle.

Key Skills & Experience:
Ideally you will have previous experience of working at a high level within teams focusing on Habitat and BNG deliverables, as well as experience in prescribing and implementing mitigation measures.

Experience of ensuring compliance with the client's quality, cost and time requirements would also be desirable.

Qualifications:

• Qualification or equivalent professional experience in a relevant environment or technical discipline.
• Chartered or full accredited membership (or working towards one) from a relevant professional institute or equivalent.

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent health and safety awareness.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Document production abilities using various software inc. excel, word, GIS, PowerPoint.
• Excellent organisational skills

Apply today or for any further queries about the role please do get in touch.

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About Us
Biocensus offers leading consultancy and contracting services in the ecological sector. Our interdisciplinary teams have operated on and contributed to dozens of specialised and multimillion-pound projects across the UK. Our refined service offering oversees a complete range of ecological services, including advising on purchasing land, undertaking surveys and environmental impact assessments and post-consent licensing and monitoring.

As a market-leading ecological consultancy, we rely on our expert and multi-disciplinary teams of more than 150 in-house staff, supported by a nationwide network of more than 700 quality-assured consultant ecologists. We have the scale and capabilities to progress large-scale projects and the range of expert skills for the most complex or sensitive programmes. We work with our clients to make their developments suitable for first-hand users and the surrounding wildlife. RSK Biocensus teams identify environmental risks and seek opportunities to enhance developments. We will not identify and highlight a problem without offering a corresponding solution.

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.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?