The Vacancy

Senior Ecology Project Manager

Are you an experienced professional with ecological experience?

Do you have project management experience and want to be apart of a dynamic and close knit team?

Well then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The Vacancy:
Here at RSK Biocensus part of RSK Group is looking for Senior Ecology Project Managers to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated and supportive team of ecology project managers, with potential to manage projects more widely in the environmental sector, if desired.

The role may also suit ecologists who wish to develop in an office-based project management and coordination direction. Or you may already be a project manager in a related field with a demonstrable interest or understanding of ecology or another technical environmental discipline.

Key Responsibilities:
• Managing ecology projects, including the timely delivery of reports and survey outputs.
• The main point of contact with clients on the projects you manage.
• Coordinating and scheduling field survey programs involving our staff and subcontractors.
• Maintaining project programmes and managing project budgets.
• Contributing to bids and tenders for new work.

A full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle will be required for this role.

Key Skills & Experience:

A degree in an Ecological / Environmental related degree or substantial relevant experience would be desirable but not essential.

You will also be able to demonstrable strong skills in project management through experience, training and qualification (e.g. APM PMQ) would also be welcomed.

Personal Specification:
• Highly organised, IT literate with good numeracy skills; and experienced in using common MS office software packages.
• Able to produce project programmes using MS Excel, and ideally MS Projects or Primavera.
• Quick and enthusiastic to absorb technical information and has, or is prepared to quickly gain, a working knowledge of ecology survey methods.
• Has strong commercial awareness and an understanding of practical contract administration.
• A strong communicator.
• Dynamic and motivated with demonstrable leadership skills.

Salary and benefits:
Along with a competitive salary (Depending on Experience) you will have access to a wide range of company benefits including:
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Company Paid Life Assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, cycle to work and private health care
• Discounted gym memberships
• Regular training and career development
• Access to mental health support and professional financial advice

Apply today or for any more information please feel free to contact us or visit our careers page.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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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?

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Benefits

Life Assurance

Annual Leave Purchase

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Mental Health Support

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme