Principal Ecological Consultant

ADAS, part of RSK Group, is seeking a Principal
Ecological Consultant to join our Midlands team based in Wolverhampton on
a full time, permanent basis to join their growing UK ecology team. 

This role will work together with our Associate Director and Technical Director to ensure
high-quality service is delivered to our clients in the Midlands region.

As a Principal Ecological Consultant at ADAS you can expect
to manage and deliver all elements of protected species/field surveys, assessment,
tenders/quotes and report writing and associated project and client management. If you want to
work as part of a friendly, flexible and committed team and you can bring us your individual
talent and a pro-active, can-do attitude then apply today and let’s get started!

As a principal level Ecological Consultant, you’ll be responsible for:

• Working together with our Associate Director and Technical Director, as well as our
  ecologists to ensure a high-quality service is delivered to our clients
• Line managing a team of ecologists.
• Supporting and strengthening the team of ecologists in the Midlands through training,
  development, support and advice.
• Advising and helping coordinate all aspects of ecology relating to the project.
• Managing projects from inception to finalisation
• Talking to our clients and providing robust technical advice.
• Writing technical reports including but not limited to, preliminary ecological appraisals,
  ecological impact assessments, mitigation strategies, biodiversity net gain assessments,
  habitat regulations assessments and protected species reports.
• Technical review and approval of reports.
• Contributing to the wider ADAS Environment team ethos, particularly to support and develop
  best practice and collaboration in consultancy.
• Developing your own knowledge, skills and competencies through training opportunities and
  conferences offered to ADAS ecologists.
• Fostering client relationships through successful delivery of tenders and projects.

You must have:

• Graduate or 1st Degree level discipline or vocation qualification.
• Full CIEEM membership or capable of achieving it.
• In-depth knowledge of ecology, legislation, and survey techniques, preferable with
  large-scale projects.
• Excellent written communication skills and be able to produce accurate technical reports.
• A proactive attitude to managing your own time, finding solutions and ensuring that work is
  delivered on time and to the required standards.
• Strong client relationship management and business development skills.
• A full driving license, access to your own vehicle and be commutable to our office.

We’d be keen to know if you have (these are desirable, but not required):

• Protected species licence (Great Crested Newt, Hazel Dormouse or bats etc.).
• Mitigation licence experience.
• A CSCS card.
• Personal Track Safety (PTS) Qualified.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary, depending on skills, experience.
• Contributory pension scheme
• Company paid life assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash
  plan and discounted gym membership.
• Regular training and career development
• Access to mental health support and professional financial advice

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

More detailed job description attached.

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

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. 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?