Consultant Ecologist (Glasgow)
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Position Overview & Specifications
RSK Biocensus, an award winning CIEEM company who a part of the RSK Group, is recruiting a tenacious and passionate Consultant Ecologist to join their growing UK ecology team. This role is permanent with full time & part time work patterns available.
This role will be a hybrid role, with flexible homeworking and client site work.
We are looking for someone to work with clients in Glasgow, and the surrounding areas.
As a Consultant Ecologist 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
- Developing your professional knowledge and skills; maintaining a personal CPD record and an up to date professional CV
- 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
- Acting at all times with professional integrity, and exercising sound professional judgment within (and recognising the limits of) your competence
- Managing your workload, giving priority to the tasks that need to be completed first
- Displaying a commitment to the work that is produced, promoting RSK in a positive light to clients and competitors
- Managing small projects (under supervision); assisting senior colleagues in managing the projects that RSK Biocensus undertakes, including managing project finances, assisting in the production of deliverables in line with the client’s expectations, and ensuring deliverables are submitted on time and to a high quality
- Working in compliance with our SHEQ Management System
- Building relationships with team members of other RSK departments, particularly those which have a close working relationship with RSK Biocensus
Person Specification
- 1st Degree in relevant discipline
- Relevant experience since graduation
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Species specific personal licences are desirable
- Associate membership with CIEEM.
- Abide by CIEEM’s Code of Professional Conduct.
Salary and Benefits
- £25,000 – £32,000
- 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
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Business Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Consultant Ecologist (Glasgow) roles across RSK Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Business Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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