Principal Ecological Consultant

RSK Group

  • West Midlands
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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 EmployerMore detailed job description attached.#Ecology #environmentaljobs #EnvironmentalScienceRSK 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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