Principal Ecological Consultant

Overview

Lead ecological consultancy, managing surveys, reporting and project delivery in Midlands.

Key Responsibilities

• report writing
• technical review
• ecology coordination
• project management
• client advice
• tender delivery

Tasks

-Strengthening the team of ecologists in the Midlands with training, development, support and advice. -Talking to our clients and providing solid technical advice. -Write technical reports including but not limited to, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, Mitigation Strategies and Biodiversity Management Plans, Habitat Regulations Assessments Screening reports and protected species reports. -Contributing to the wider ADAS Environment teams, particularly to support and develop best practice in consultancy. -Working together with our Associate Director and our ecologist to ensure high-quality service is delivered to our clients -Developing your own knowledge, skills and competencies through training opportunities and conferences offered to ADAS Environment ecologists. -Fostering client relationships through successful delivery of tenders and projects. -Technical review and approval of reports. -Advising and helping coordinate all aspects of ecology relating to the project. -Managing projects from inception to finalisation

Requirements

• pts
• cieem
• cscs
• bat analysis
• ecology
• degree

What You Bring

-Personal Track Safety (PTS) Qualified -Excellent written communication skills and be able to produce accurate technical reports. -Associate Level CIEEM membership or above. -A full driving license, access to your own vehicle and be commutable to our office. -A CSCS card -A proactive attitude to managing your own time, finding solutions and ensuring that work is delivered on time and to the required standards. -Experience of bat data analysis. -In-depth knowledge of ecology, legislation, and survey techniques, preferable with large projects. -One protected species license (Great Crested Newt, Hazel Dormouse or bats etc.). -Knowledge and experience of District Licensing for Great Crested Newts or been a holder of or named ecologist on mitigation licenses. -Graduate or 1st Degree level discipline or vocation qualification.

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Benefits

-Company Paid Life Assurance -Competitive salary, depending on skills, experience. -Contributory Pension Scheme -Regular training and career development -Access to mental health support and professional financial advice -A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership.

About Rsk Group

-Headquartered in Cheshire, the business serves critical sectors like water, energy, infrastructure, environmental consultancy and civil engineering. -Projects range from river culvert surveys to solar farm biodiversity studies and large‑scale water treatment facilities. -Known for high‑profile acquisitions—like Black & Veatch’s UK/Asia water arm and WysePower site‑services—which broadened its technical scope. -Also operates specialist units in geoscience, marine environmental engineering, research and on‑site technical delivery.

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