Senior / Principal Ecological Consultant

ADAS, part of the RSK Group, is seeking a Senior
Ecological Consultant / Principal Ecological Consultant to join our highly skilled
ecology team on a full-time permanent basis (we are happy to consider
part-time applicants).

This is a hybrid home and office-based position with flexibility in the split.
We are seeking applicants across the whole of the UK, our main offices are located
in Aberystwyth, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Leeds, Oxford,
Scotland & Wigan but we are happy to consider people based in
other areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake baseline habitat and species 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.
• Support other members of the team will specific surveys or ecological skills.
• Project management and client liaison.
• Produce technical reports, such as ecological constraints reports, Preliminary Ecological
  Appraisals, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments, and protected
  species reports.
• Review reports produced by colleagues.
• Support the team with business development.
• Line management of other staff also an option.

Person Specification

• Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle and within a commutable distance to
  our office.
• Demonstrable experience of ecological consultancy work, including leading on surveys and
  managing projects.
• A species licence or be capable of applying for one.
• Full member of CIEEM or be capable of obtaining that level of membership.
• Good working knowledge of ecology, legislation, and survey techniques, including protected
  species surveys and mitigation.
• Graduate level education in a relevant subject.
• Excellent written communication skills and be able to produce accurate technical reports to
  a professional standard.
• Experience of BNG assessments is ideal but not essential.

Salary and Benefits

• Senior Ecologist – Up to £39,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience.
• Principal Ecologist – Up to £45,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience.
• Life assurance.
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash
  plan and discounted gym membership.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer