Advising and helping coordinate all aspects of ecology relating to the project.
Strengthening the team of ecologists in the Midlands with training, development, support and advice.
Talking to our clients and providing solid technical advice.
Fostering client relationships through successful delivery of tenders and projects.
Contributing to the wider ADAS Environment teams, particularly to support and develop best practice in consultancy.
Developing your own knowledge, skills and competencies through training opportunities and conferences offered to ADAS Environment ecologists.
Managing projects from inception to finalisation
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.
Working together with our Associate Director and our ecologist to ensure high-quality service is delivered to our clients
Technical review and approval of reports.
Requirements
pts
cscs
degree
cieem
ecology
bat analysis
Personal Track Safety (PTS) Qualified
A CSCS card
Excellent written communication skills and be able to produce accurate technical reports.
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.
One protected species license (Great Crested Newt, Hazel Dormouse or bats etc.).
A proactive attitude to managing your own time, finding solutions and ensuring that work is delivered on time and to the required standards.
In-depth knowledge of ecology, legislation, and survey techniques, preferable with large projects.
Associate Level CIEEM membership or above.
Experience of bat data analysis.
A full driving license, access to your own vehicle and be commutable to our office.
Benefits
Company Paid Life Assurance
A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership.
Competitive salary, depending on skills, experience.
Access to mental health support and professional financial advice
Contributory Pension Scheme
Regular training and career development
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1946
Company History
Started as a UK agricultural service, became private in 1971, and joined RSK Group in 2016.
£31M Revenue
Annual Revenue
Generated from 16 UK offices, applying rigorous science to real-world challenges.
Projects include developing carbon calculators, pest-management tools, and innovative food supply chains.
Expertise spans agriculture, ecology, forestry, policy, soils, water, and energy, providing nuanced advice with environmental and rural insight.
Standout work includes IPM planning tools, climate adaptation research, and long-term land-use science.
Culture + Values
Deliver practical, sustainable solutions
Offer unbiased, technical advice
Committed to continual review and improvement of our operating practices
Supported by robust corporate governance
Health, environment and quality systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, GLP)
Environment + Sustainability
£6.5m Award
Funding for Land-Use Research
Received a £6.5 million award to support land-use research aimed at achieving UK net-zero by 2050.
2040 Target
Net-Zero Emissions in Agriculture
Launched the YEN-Zero network with a specific focus on achieving net-zero emissions in agriculture by 2040.
Member of LUNZ Hub awarded £6.5 million for land-use research to support UK net zero by 2050
Co-leads policy on land use and soils; contributes to evidence for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050
Hosts benchmarking of greenhouse gas intensities of crops since 2013; identifies N fertiliser as key emissions hotspot
Operates HortZero tool for horticulture carbon accounting using nationally recognised emissions factors
Provides climate- and sustainability-focused consultancy covering carbon and water footprints, food waste, sustainable textiles, resilient land use and supply-chain emissions
Offers BASIS-accredited training in greenhouse gas and climate-change mitigation