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Ecologist - Senior or Principal

Salary up to £45,000
Location UK Wide
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ADAS, part of the RSK Group, is seeking a Senior Ecological Consultant / Principal Ecological Consultant to join our highly skilled ecology team on a full-time permanent basis (we are happy to consider part-time applicants).

This is a hybrid home and office-based position with flexibility in the split. We are seeking applicants across the whole of the UK, our main offices are located in Aberystwyth, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Leeds, Oxford, Scotland & Wigan but we are happy to consider people based in other areas.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake baseline habitat and species surveys, assessments and reports.
  • Work alone and with our existing ecologists in the wider region to ensure quality projects are delivered on time for our clients.
  • Support other members of the team will specific surveys or ecological skills.
  • Project management and client liaison.
  • Produce technical reports, such as ecological constraints reports, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments, and protected species reports.
  • Review reports produced by colleagues.
  • Support the team with business development.
  • Line management of other staff also an option.

Person Specification

  • Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle and within a commutable distance to our office.
  • Demonstrable experience of ecological consultancy work, including leading on surveys and managing projects.
  • A species licence or be capable of applying for one.
  • Full member of CIEEM or be capable of obtaining that level of membership.
  • Good working knowledge of ecology, legislation, and survey techniques, including protected species surveys and mitigation.
  • Graduate level education in a relevant subject.
  • Excellent written communication skills and be able to produce accurate technical reports to a professional standard.
  • Experience of BNG assessments is ideal but not essential.

Salary and Benefits

  • Senior Ecologist - Up to £39,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience.
  • Principal Ecologist - Up to £45,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience.
  • Life assurance.
  • A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies


 

ADAS is the UK’s largest independent environmental and agricultural consultancy. Our goal as a company is two-fold: secure British food and enhance the environment. Established over 75 years ago and part of RSK Group since 2016, we offer high-quality, research-based tailored solutions for a wide-ranging client base. From working with small and medium-sized landowners to helping shape government policy with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), we are adept at collecting and analysing data and creating bespoke strategies to achieve the best outcome for our client’s unique needs. We are a trusted brand when it comes to managing the countryside: we do more than simply tick checkboxes; we will formulate a strategy that benefits the landowner and nature – our approach is fluid and changes according to requirements.

As well as agricultural research and consultancy, ADAS provides ecology, arboriculture, archaeology, planning, and landscape services to a growing base of clients working across multiple sectors. Our technical specialists have supported both local and nationally significant utility, transport, infrastructure, government and development projects. Some of our client relationships span over 40 years. We evolve and innovate with our clients, thereby ensuring that we provide a practical, reliable, and responsive service.

ADAS 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? 

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