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Senior Ecology Project Manager

United Kingdom, Flexible Base · Job Posted April 12, 2026
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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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • A degree in an Ecological / Environmental related degree or substantial relevant experience
  • A full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle
  • Demonstrable strong skills in project management through experience, training and qualification (e.g. APM PMQ)
  • Highly organised, IT literate with good numeracy skills
  • 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
  • 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

What we offer

  • 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
  • Life Assurance
  • Annual Leave Purchase
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Discounted Gym Membership
  • Mental Health Support
  • Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

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