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Principal Ecologist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 Ionawr 2025 |
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| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 16 Chwefror 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Brighton, St Ives, Leeds, Eastleigh, Birmingham |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 1 diwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | RPS Group Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | req6479 |
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We're looking for a Principal Ecologist to grow, manage and support our ecological team, delivering master planning inputs, ecological appraisals, botanical, BNG and protected species surveys and studies, mitigation design and construction and post-construction supervision and monitoring.
We’re looking for someone based in Eastern England, Cambridge/Newark/Leeds (but other locations would also be considered including Southampton, Brighton, Oxford, Bristol, Exeter or Plymouth).
The ideal candidate would be an established ecological consultant with experience of working on renewables projects; big infrastructure and also housebuilding and other development types. Your experience should include ecological assessment within the EIA process and for DCO project types. Ideally, you would have supported teams working in pre-examination and examination stages and may have supported on public inquiries. A good understanding of protected species requirements and designing and implementing mitigation plans and advising on license requirements where applicable. Ideally you would hold a number of protected species licences with experience working in ecological consultancy and demonstrating the following key skills:
Very good communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
Demonstrable mentoring & coaching skills
Ability to identify opportunities and secure new business / clients in collaboration with the wider team / Directors
Build and maintain strong working relationships with team, colleagues, clients and external bodies
Strong financial and project management skills
A positive approach to their own professional development
Strong knowledge of the technical discipline including the current methods, legislation, techniques and guidance which directs the services we provide
Demonstrable experience working as an ecological consultant and project management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Educated to degree level in a relevant subject with consultancy experience
CIEEM membership (Full)
What’s in it for you?
We will provide you with a competitive salary, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year, Company pension scheme, Group Disability Scheme, Share Incentive Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme (including numerous initiatives and mental health support), Dental Cover, Professional Memberships and access to BenefitHub offering discounts, cash back offers and rewards.
We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.
A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.
We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.
A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.
RPS, A Tetra Tech Company
Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With over 28,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.
Here you're part of the solution
RPS is where you come to build a career, where you'll find true support, encouragement and the opportunity to grow. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. People who believe they can shape a more sustainable future, who build lasting relationships and who embrace new ways of working. And where you’ll be supported every step of the way.
We’re looking for someone based in Eastern England, Cambridge/Newark/Leeds (but other locations would also be considered including Southampton, Brighton, Oxford, Bristol, Exeter or Plymouth).
The ideal candidate would be an established ecological consultant with experience of working on renewables projects; big infrastructure and also housebuilding and other development types. Your experience should include ecological assessment within the EIA process and for DCO project types. Ideally, you would have supported teams working in pre-examination and examination stages and may have supported on public inquiries. A good understanding of protected species requirements and designing and implementing mitigation plans and advising on license requirements where applicable. Ideally you would hold a number of protected species licences with experience working in ecological consultancy and demonstrating the following key skills:
Very good communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
Demonstrable mentoring & coaching skills
Ability to identify opportunities and secure new business / clients in collaboration with the wider team / Directors
Build and maintain strong working relationships with team, colleagues, clients and external bodies
Strong financial and project management skills
A positive approach to their own professional development
Strong knowledge of the technical discipline including the current methods, legislation, techniques and guidance which directs the services we provide
Demonstrable experience working as an ecological consultant and project management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Educated to degree level in a relevant subject with consultancy experience
CIEEM membership (Full)
What’s in it for you?
We will provide you with a competitive salary, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year, Company pension scheme, Group Disability Scheme, Share Incentive Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme (including numerous initiatives and mental health support), Dental Cover, Professional Memberships and access to BenefitHub offering discounts, cash back offers and rewards.
We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.
A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.
We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.
A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.
RPS, A Tetra Tech Company
Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With over 28,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.
Here you're part of the solution
RPS is where you come to build a career, where you'll find true support, encouragement and the opportunity to grow. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. People who believe they can shape a more sustainable future, who build lasting relationships and who embrace new ways of working. And where you’ll be supported every step of the way.
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