The Vacancy
ADAS, part of RSK Group, is seeking Principal Ecologists 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 to ensure high-quality service is delivered to our clients in the Midlands areas.
As a Principal Ecologist at ADAS you can expect to get involved with management and delivery of all elements of protected species/field surveys, assessment, tender and report writing and project 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:
1. Working together with our Associate Director and our ecologist to ensure high-quality service is delivered to our clients
2. Strengthening the team of ecologists in the Midlands with training, development, support and advice.
3. Advising and helping coordinate all aspects of ecology relating to the project.
4. Managing projects from inception to finalisation
5. Talking to our clients and providing solid technical advice.
6. 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.
7. Technical review and approval of reports.
8. Contributing to the wider ADAS Environment teams, particularly to support and develop best practice in consultancy.
9. Developing your own knowledge, skills and competencies through training opportunities and conferences offered to ADAS Environment ecologists.
10. Fostering client relationships through successful delivery of tenders and projects.
You must have:
11. Graduate or 1st Degree level discipline or vocation qualification.
12. Associate Level CIEEM membership or above.
13. In-depth knowledge of ecology, legislation, and survey techniques, preferable with large projects.
14. Excellent written communication skills and be able to produce accurate technical reports.
15. A proactive attitude to managing your own time, finding solutions and ensuring that work is delivered on time and to the required standards.
16. 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):
17. One protected species license (Great Crested Newt, Hazel Dormouse or bats etc.).
18. Experience of bat data analysis.
19. A CSCS card
20. Personal Track Safety (PTS) Qualified
21. Knowledge and experience of District Licensing for Great Crested Newts or been a holder of or named ecologist on mitigation licenses.
Salary and Benefits:
22. Competitive salary, depending on skills, experience.
23. Contributory Pension Scheme
24. Company Paid Life Assurance
25. A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership.
26. Regular training and career development
27. Access to mental health support and professional financial advice
RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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