RSK Biocensus
Botanical Specialists (Multiple Roles From Senior to Principal Level)
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
The Vacancy
Botanical specialists (multiple roles from Consultant to Principal level)
Contract type: Permanent - full time or flexible.
Location: UK-wide offices and home-working, plus travel for fieldwork.
About RSK Biocensus
RSK Biocensus is a friendly and supportive team of ecologists working on a wide range of projects across the UK. Our work spans multiple sectors, including development, construction and conservation projects with a focus on technical excellence, evidence-based decision making and practical, pragmatic solutions. Much of the day-to-day botany work involves plant identification, habitat classification, evaluation and assessment, ecological impact assessment, biodiversity net gain, and plans for construction, landscape, management and monitoring.
Our ecologists work as a nationwide team, and each ecologist has a unique set of skills and competencies. Though our ecologists are spread across the UK attached to local offices, you would be part of a supportive national team of botanists.
Overview
Here at RSK Biocensus we are looking for people to join and strengthen our botanical team. There is flexibility around the skills that you might offer and your preferences for office or home-based working and the split of field and desk-based time.
Ideally you will have knowledge or skills in the following areas:
- Identifying plants and classifying habitat and vegetation
- Evaluating species and habitat
- Assessing impacts and advising on mitigation
- Preparing clear and well-structured reports
- Contributing to management plans for construction, landscape, monitoring and restoration
- Biodiversity Net Gain assessments and advice
- Sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues across the team
- You may have a technical specialism in a particular habitat or species group; management, creation or restoration.
Key Skills & Experience
- Previous, relevant experience in a similar role, ideally working in commercial consultancy, although this is not a necessity.
- Ideally holds FISC Level 4 or above.
- A relevant degree in botany or similar.
- Good team player, with the ability to work independently
- Enthusiasm, energy and drive to develop skills and deliver projects to the highest standard.
- Excellent report writing skills, including survey reports, EcIAs, HRAs and tenders.
- Full driving licence.
- Appropriate membership of CIEEM (dependent on grade, or to have eligibility if not currently held).
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Support and Development
We place a strong emphasis on creating a supportive working environment and are committed to helping our staff grow professionally. You’ll be expected to contribute to our Botany and Habitats Technical Excellence Group, which builds technical skills through regular webinars, field training days, and skills sessions.
You’ll also help provide informal learning and connections through drop-in sessions and online discussions, where colleagues can share knowledge and seek advice. Depending on your level of expertise, you may be involved with providing formal training and accreditation, which includes delivering a Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) test as well as providing tutor support for colleagues undertaking the BSBI Identiplant course.
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive salary (dependant on experience)
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care.
- Generous and regular training and career development opportunities.
To apply for one of our opportunities please feel free to apply via our careers page or for more information do get in touch with our team today.
RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
#RSKGroup #RSK Biocensus #Ecology #Botany #Consultancy #JoinUs
About Us
Biocensus offers leading consultancy and contracting services in the ecological sector. Our interdisciplinary teams have operated on and contributed to dozens of specialised and multimillion-pound projects across the UK. Our refined service offering oversees a complete range of ecological services, including advising on purchasing land, undertaking surveys and environmental impact assessments and post-consent licensing and monitoring.
As a market-leading ecological consultancy, we rely on our expert and multi-disciplinary teams of more than 150 in-house staff, supported by a nationwide network of more than 700 quality-assured consultant ecologists. We have the scale and capabilities to progress large-scale projects and the range of expert skills for the most complex or sensitive programmes. We work with our clients to make their developments suitable for first-hand users and the surrounding wildlife. RSK Biocensus teams identify environmental risks and seek opportunities to enhance developments. We will not identify and highlight a problem without offering a corresponding solution.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
RSK Biocensus is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location