Associate EcologistWe're looking for an Ecology Associate 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 Southern England (Southampton, Cambridge, Oxford, Bristol, Plymouth although other locations will be considered.)
The ideal candidate would be an established ecological consultant (Class 2/3/4 bat licence/specialist harp traps and radio tracking; bat mitigation licenses; designing and implementing bat mitigation plans; bat house design.) with experience working in ecological consultancy and with 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
- An ability to think creatively and strategically
- A positive approach to their own professional development
- A full understanding and belief in RPS' Purpose, Promise and Behaviours
- 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
- Line management and client relationship management skills
- Knowledge of the industry and professional consultancy
- Full driving licence
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 wellbeing 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.
Please let us know if you require any adjustments during the interview process, we can then make reasonable changes to support you in performing to the best of your ability.
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