Consultant/Senior Ecologist

ADAS; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Contributed Pension

Discounted Gym Membership

Flexible Benefits Programme

Health Cash Plan

Additional Holidays

Job summary

ADAS in Wolverhampton is seeking a Consultant or Senior Ecologist to join the Midlands ecology team. You will lead surveys and assessments, ensuring habitats and species are protected through development projects.

The role offers hybrid working with time at home, on site, and in the office with the team. Expect mentoring, professional development, and a friendly, proactive environment.

Qualifications

• Senior Ecologist overseeing assessments and surveys for infrastructure and housing projects.
• Ability to provide clear guidance and oversee works in the field.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological assessments and surveys to protect vulnerable species.
• Advise developers and utility companies on ecology considerations.
• Mentor junior ecologists and support career development.

Skills

Ecology

Field Surveys

Report Writing

Stakeholder Liaison

Education

Degree in Ecology or related field

Job description

Play a leading role in protecting British wildlife with ADAS

We’re looking for a Consultant or Senior Ecologist to join our motivated and growing ecology team in the Midlands office (Wolverhampton).

As a Senior Ecological Consultant at ADAS, utility companies and developers will look to you for guidance on how to protect nature while they undertake work on sometimes complex infrastructure and housing projects. You will be confident giving clear instruction, overseeing works, and conducting appropriate assessments and surveys to ensure vulnerable species are considered and kept safe at all stages of development.

We envision the role as a hybrid one - it will be a mix of working at home, out on site, and time in the office spent with your team. On your first day, you will be assigned a mentor to help you get settled and find your feet.

Helping you maintain a healthy work life balance is important to us so we offer flexible working hours and the opportunity to volunteer for causes important to you.

Looking ahead to the future, we will want to accelerate your professional development and provide you with any training you need to progress further in your career. In turn, you may be asked to support others who are early in their own career journey.

If you want to work as part of a friendly, flexible and committed team, and you can bring talent, passion, and a proactive, can-do attitude, consider becoming a consultant/senior ecologist with ADAS.

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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