Assistant/Consultant Ecologist
Southern Ecological Solutions, a member of the RSK Group, is looking for a Consultant or Assistant‑level Ecologist to join our team. This full‑time, permanent position offers a hybrid working model, and is located near our Essex office.
Your Role
* Conduct a variety of field surveys and manage your schedule to meet project deadlines.
* Perform preliminary ecological appraisals in accordance with published guidelines, receiving support from senior team members for standard and complex sites.
* Oversee a range of projects—from small‑scale developments and single‑species mitigation to more complex projects—under guidance from experienced colleagues.
* Coordinate ecological surveys, ensuring timely delivery and accurate results.
* Provide clear and timely management of project milestones, key dates, and on‑site survey timetables across multifaceted projects.
* Actively engage with the ecology team and the broader SES team, promoting our business and maintaining high standards of company reputation and performance.
What We’re Looking For
* Hold a degree in ecology or a related field, or possess significant experience within a professional ecological consultancy.
* Demonstrate a successful track record in project management, conducting surveys, and supporting team members in a professional consultancy setting.
* Have a solid understanding of ecology, legislation, and survey techniques, including protected‑species surveys and mitigation strategies.
* Possess strong botanical survey identification skills to accurately assess and record plant species.
* Understand the application of relevant protected‑species planning policies, such as the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Local Plans, in relation to development projects.
* Be knowledgeable about current protected‑species mitigation licensing processes and their application in ecological consultancy.
* Have experience in ecological assessments and surveys for various development projects, including housing, commercial, transportation, and power sectors.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary: £28,000‑£35,000 based on experience and qualifications.
* Birthday leave: a day off to celebrate your birthday.
* Life assurance coverage.
* Pension contributions.
* Generous holiday allowance: 20 days (plus bank holidays), increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 28 days.
* Private medical insurance.
* Flexible benefits programme: options to buy additional holidays, health cash plans, and discounted gym memberships.
Equal Opportunities
RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
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