Overview

This is a fantastic time to join RPS. We are looking to recruit highly motivated and ambitious employees to work on a wide variety of high-profile projects. With an enviable client list, and the highest calibre multi-disciplinary back up team, we are able to offer unparalleled opportunities to showcase your talents and truly develop your career.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Ecologist with ornithological experience to work on a range of high profile developments throughout the UK within our Planning & Environment team. The role will be based in our Cambridge office.

This is an interesting and varied role, with continuous involvement from concept to completion with regards to bats, mammals, birds, plants and aquatic species.

We are looking for an Ornithologist with the following attributes:

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject;
• Experience of applying ecological principles to a range of projects and working knowledge of ornithological surveying and reporting;
• Competence in survey and mitigation for protected species;
• Experience of producing environmental impact assessment reports or their equivalent;
• Reasonable knowledge of environmental law;
• Competency with standard MS Office applications, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (GIS skills desirable).

In return, we offer an excellent salary and benefits package including 24 days holiday, Pension and Life Assurance. You will also be eligible to participate in the Company Share Purchase Scheme. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your talents and develop your career with one of the UK’s leading multi-disciplinary consultancies.

To apply for this role, simply forward a copy of your CV to geoff.thorpe@rpsgroup.com

RPS is an equal opportunity employer.