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RSK Biocensus

Location:
United Kingdom, Flexible Base

Category:
Consulting

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

56000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Are you looking to take the next step in your career and ready for an exciting new challenge? Do you want to be a part of a team supporting innovative and strategic solutions across ecological restoration and nature recovery? Well then this could be the perfect opportunity for you! As our Associate Director at RSK Wilding, part of the wider RSK Group, you will have a key and responsible role within RSK Biocensus, RSK Wilding and RSK Nature Repair, winning work, providing leadership, managing staff, technical advice and training, and leading by example. The role takes on specific areas of additional responsibilities within the business. You will also have the opportunity to be a part of the RSK Biocensus Senior Management Team and will be expected to contribute positively and collaboratively to the running of the business.

Job Responsibility:

Managing major projects, including financial objectives, resource allocation, managing sub-contractors, risk and quality assurance, ensuring timely delivery and effective communication
Delivering major tenders, working with other RSK Biocensus, RSK Nature Repair, RSK Wilding and Nature Positive staff and RSK departments and UK Sales Directors to create winning proposals
Understanding the RSK Biocensus, RSK Wilding and/or RSK Nature Repair offerings in detail, carrying out biodiversity assessment, writing BNG proposals and reports, and working closely with developers, landowners and our own habitat creation teams to deliver biodiversity offsets
Producing, or overseeing the production of, a wide range of technical reports, directing their completion and reviewing, as necessary, to meet the standards required
Assessing the ecological impacts of developments or changes in land management and developing /designing mitigation and monitoring proposals for large and complex projects
Overseeing complex aspects of site work and practical elements of habitat management or creation
Collaborating with RSK Biocensus, RSK Nature Repair, RSK Wilding and Nature Positive colleagues and other RSK Business Units for the benefit of the company and building strong relationships with senior colleagues

Requirements:

Equivalent of at least a first degree in Ecology or a related subject
At least ten years’ specific relevant experience
Clear understanding of major or complex projects
Providing consultancy support in a wide range of circumstances
Full membership of CIEEM
Experience in rewilding, ecological restoration and nature-based solutions
Experience in design and delivery of restoration schemes across a range of scales
Experience in specification, contract management and site leadership for delivery of restoration projects
Experience in building relationships, bidding, tendering, and management of significant clients
Knowledge of current and emerging standards of practice
Species specific experience and understanding, including reintroductions, mitigation and licensing
Full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle

Nice to have:

Previous experience of botanical survey across a range of environments
Highly competent in NVC and UK Habitat Classification
Ideally with FISC level 5 or 6

What we offer:

Company Life assurance
A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
Regular training and career development (CPD)
Contributed pension scheme
Discounted Gym Memberships
Life Assurance
Annual Leave Purchase
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
Mental Health Support
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Expiration:
January 04, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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