Principal Ecological Consultant in Coventry

Location: Coventry

Salary: £41,000 per year

Recruiter: RSK Group

Date Advertised: 2024-06-28

RSK Biocensus , an award winning CIEEM company who are part of the RSK Group , is recruiting a tenacious and passionate Principal Ecological Consultant  to join their growing UK ecology team. 

This is a full time , permanent role.

This will be a hybrid role , commutable to Coventry.


As a Principal Ecological Consultant  at RSK Biocensus,  you can expect to get involved with the delivery of elements of field surveys, assessment, tender and report writing and project management.


Key Responsibilities  


  • Principal Consultants have a key role within RSK Biocensus, winning work, providing leadership, technical advice and training, and leading by example. Self-motivated and proactive, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing major projects from commencement to completion and close-out.
  • You will develop client relationships to ensure tender opportunities come into the business, based on successful delivery of previous tenders and projects. You will undertake all work with an appropriate level of care and attention, compliant with RSK procedures and within agreed budgets and timescales.
  • Providing leadership, direction and advice, acting at all times with professional integrity, and exercising sound professional judgment within (and recognising the limits of) your competence.
  • Supporting others to uphold professional standards; acting as a role model
  • Actively using the PDR process to set objectives for the year ahead that develop your skills and competencies in line with the team’s needs and your interests and aptitude.
  • Taking a proactive role in mentoring staff towards their full potential, leading by example, and supporting a quality-led culture Managing your workload, giving priority to the tasks that need to be completed first.

Person Specification  


  • Degree in relevant discipline or vocational qualification
  • 10 years specific relevant experience
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Species specific personal licences are desirable
  • Full membership with CIEEM desirable.
  • Abide by CIEEM’s Code of Professional Conduct.
  • Working towards Chartership (CEcol unless CEnv has more relevance)

Salary and Benefits 


  • £41,000 - £56,000
  • Life assurance 
  • A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership 

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RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer 


More detailed job description attached 


RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.



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