Overview
Assistant Ecological Consultant / Ecological Consultant (1128664) at ADAS. This is a full-time, hybrid home and office-based position with flexibility in the split. Applicants within the Braintree, Essex area are preferred.
Responsibilities
* Undertake baseline habitat surveys, assessments and reports
* Work alone and with the ecology team to ensure quality projects are delivered on time for clients
* Talk to clients to ensure quality delivery of projects to deadlines
* Write technical reports for review by colleagues, such as ecological constraints reports, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, and protected species reports
* Support the team with business development and project management
Person Specification
* Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle and within commuting distance to the office
* Demonstrable experience of ecological consultancy work, including leading surveys and managing projects
* Good working knowledge of ecology, legislation and survey techniques, including protected species surveys and mitigation
* Previous ecology-related experience
* Graduate level education in a relevant subject
* Excellent written communication skills and ability to produce accurate technical reports to a professional standard
Salary and Benefits
* Competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience
* Regular training and career development (including funding/time allowances for related academic courses)
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Flexible benefits including option to buy additional holidays and private health care
About Us
ADAS is the UK’s largest independent environmental and agricultural consultancy. ADAS is part of the RSK Group, offering ecology, arboriculture, archaeology, planning and landscape services to a growing client base. RSK is a leading integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business. ADAS is committed to an inclusive workplace and flexible working arrangements where possible.
RSK and ADAS are Equal Opportunities Employers. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations and those with disabilities.
Documents
Inclusive Recruitment Guide for Candidates - Download; Assistant Ecologist - Job Description - Download; Ecological Consultant - Job Description - Download
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
Location references: Bishop's Stortford, Chelmsford, Colchester, Braintree, Epping, and surrounding areas.
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