Ecological / Senior Ecological Consultant

Ecological / Senior Ecological Consultant

The Vacancy

ADAS, part of RSK Group, is seeking Consultant / Senior Ecologists to join our team on a full time, permanent basis. This role will be hybrid, with travel to our Leeds office when required.

We also want to guarantee that you have a good work-life balance with many opportunities for flexible working hours, locality flexibility, social activities and community involvement projects to achieve this. If you are looking to work as part of a friendly, flexible, and committed team and can bring us your talent as well as a proactive, can-do attitude, now is an excellent time to join ADAS!

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake baseline habitat 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.
• Talk to our clients to ensure quality delivery of projects to deadlines.
• Write technical reports ready for review by your colleagues, such as ecological constraints reports, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, and protected species reports.
• Support the team with business development and project management.
• To ensure maximum flexibility and to reflect the Company's evolving needs, you may be asked to perform additional tasks that may be reasonably expected within your level of capability without additional remuneration.

Person Specification:

• A full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle and commutable to our office.
• Graduate level education in a relevant subject.
• Previous ecology-related experience.
• Good working knowledge and experience of ecology, legislation, and survey techniques, including protected species surveys and mitigation.
• Excellent written communication skills and be able to produce accurate technical reports to a professional standard.
• Project management experience, with the desire to grow your skills in this area.
• A pro-active attitude to managing your own time, finding solutions and ensuring that work is delivered on time and to the required standards.
• CIEEM membership.
• Specialism in ornithology in a professional consultant capacity.
• Experience in the renewables client sector.
• Experience of Biodiversity Net Gain assessment and UKHABs.
• Strong botanical skills (e.g., NVC, Condition Assessments).
• One protected species licence (e.g., Great Crested Newt or Bats).
• Hold or working towards a protected species survey licence (e.g., Great Crested Newt, Hazel Dormice or Bats) (desirable).

Salary and Benefits:

• Up to £39,000 per annum, depending on skills, experience and level applied for.
• Life assurance.
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership.

About Us

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.

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.

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?