Assistant Ecological Consultant[1155356]

ADAS; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and career development opportunities

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits programme

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Wolverhampton is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Ecological Consultant to join their ecology team. This full-time, hybrid position involves conducting habitat surveys, writing technical reports, and engaging with clients. Ideal candidates will have a graduate level education and experience in ecological consultancy. The company offers competitive salary and benefits, including training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in ecological consultancy and managing projects.
• Solid working knowledge of survey techniques.
• Full UK driving licence with personal vehicle.
• Knowledge of ecology legislation and survey techniques.
• Excellent written communication and professional reporting.

Responsibilities

• Undertake baseline habitat surveys, assessments and reports.
• Collaborate with other ecologists to deliver quality projects.
• Engage with clients to meet project objectives.
• Write technical reports ready for peer review (PEAs, EIAs, protected species reports).
• Support the team with business development and project management duties.

Skills

Ecological consultancy experience

Excellent written communication

Knowledge of ecological legislation

Ability to lead surveys

Client liaison

Driving licence

Education

Graduate level education in a relevant subject

Job description

Assistant Ecological Consultant

ADAS, a part of the RSK Group, is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Ecological Consultant to join our highly skilled ecology team. The role is a full‑time, hybrid position based primarily in Wolverhampton, with flexible working from home and office.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake baseline habitat surveys, assessments and reports.
• Work independently and collaborate with other ecologists across the region to deliver quality projects on time.
• Engage with clients to ensure project objectives are met and deadlines are achieved.
• Write technical reports ready for peer review, including ecological constraints reports, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments and protected species reports.
• Support the team with business development and project management duties.

Person Specification

• Full UK driving licence with personal vehicle and commutable to the Wolverhampton office.
• Demonstrable experience in ecological consultancy, leading surveys and managing projects.
• Solid working knowledge of ecology, legislation and relevant survey techniques, including protected species surveys and mitigation.
• Previous ecologically related experience.
• Graduate level education in a relevant subject.
• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to produce accurate technical reports to a professional standard.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Regular training and career development opportunities, including funding and time allowances for related academic course attendance.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits programme, including the option to purchase additional holidays and private health care.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

ADAS is the UK’s largest independent environmental and agricultural consultancy, offering high‑quality, research‑based solutions across a wide range of clients. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace that values diversity and encourages continuous development.