CONSULTANT ECOLOGIST

RPS, a Tetra Tech company is looking for a Consultant Ecologist to join our East of England ecology team, based in Norwich or Cambridge.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• You’ll have experience of undertaking a range of ecology surveys, such as bats, newts, reptiles, badgers, water vole, and otter, or be keen to learn and develop your skills in these areas with our support.
• You’ll have some experience of undertaking Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW)
• We are looking for a team player – someone to support our small team as we grow, but also the ability to work independently.
• Good time keeping and communication skills are important to us.
• You will hold a full UK driving licence, insured for business purposes, and be willing to travel to sites throughout the region (some level of overnight accommodation may be required).

QUALIFICATIONS/ LICENCES/ CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Ecology or closely related field.
• Have, or be eligible for, CIEEM Membership
• Hold or be working towards obtaining protected species survey licences (great crested newt and bats highly desirable)
• FISC Level 4 highly desirable but not essential

• Complete a range of protected species surveys throughout the East of England
• Undertake environmental compliance and monitoring visits on behalf of our Norfolk off-shore wind cable routes
• Author a range of typical ecology reports such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, Ecological Impact Assessments, mitigation strategies and management plans
• Complete Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, including baseline habitat surveys and habitat condition assessments, Biodiversity Metric calculations and preparing reports for planning
• Implement site-based mitigation including Ecological Clerk of Works and protected species translocations
• Assist in the preparation of fee proposals, tenders, and management of project finances