Assistant Ecological Consultant

Start your ecology career with ADAS while helping protect British wildlife

Were looking for an Assistant Ecological Consultant to join our growing ecology team working across a variety of project locations based around Leeds.

This role is ideal for those just starting their ecology careers who are looking to develop their skills and pursue a consultancy career. Youll work closely with Senior and Principal Ecologists supporting the delivery of projects while gaining increasing responsibility.

As an Assistant Ecological Consultant at ADAS you will play a key role in delivering field surveys preparing technical reports and supporting project management across a diverse portfolio including infrastructure and development projects.

What youll be doing

• Undertaking a range of ecological field surveys (including habitat and protected species surveys) supported by colleagues until able to do independently
• Collecting analysing and interpreting survey data to inform project outcomes
• Preparing and contributing to technical reports such as PEAs EcIAs and species-specific survey reports
• Supporting the coordination and delivery of projects ensuring work is completed to programme and budget
• Liaising with colleagues clients and stakeholders under the guidance of senior staff
• Ensuring compliance with wildlife legislation policy and best practice guidance

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary depending on skills experience

Company paid life assurance

Contributed pension scheme

Discounted Gym Memberships

Regular career training and development

A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays health cash planand discounted gym membership

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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

About Us

ADAS is the UKs 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 clients unique needs.

We are a trusted brand when it comes to managing the countryside: we do more than simply tick check boxes; 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. Were committed to preserving RSKs 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…