Environmental Modelling Consultant

RSK Group; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Flexible benefits programme including:

Health cash plan

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

ADAS, part of the RSK Group, seeks an Environmental Modelling Consultant to join the Modelling, Software & Geospatial Science team. The role focuses on agriculture and environmental projects, including data handling, spatial analysis and model development.

The successful candidate will work on hybrid home/office arrangements across UK locations, contributing to high‑quality outputs for diverse clients and tenders.

Qualifications

• Degree in a numerate scientific discipline, ideally environmental science.
• Proven expertise in data management, data analysis, modelling and GIS for environmental projects.
• Experience with agricultural emissions, air/water quality or carbon footprinting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, code, run and interpret models relating to air quality, water quality and/or carbon footprinting.
• Provide modelling, data management and analysis support to ADAS colleagues.
• Provide input to tenders and bids led by ADAS colleagues.
• Deliver and monitor project work, initially under supervision.
• Contribute to clear client reports and write scientific papers.
• Attend conferences and deliver presentations on key projects.
• Proactively expand knowledge on air quality, water quality and agricultural emissions.
• Meet with government and commercial clients to understand requirements and project processes.

Skills

Environmental modelling

Data management

Geographical Information Systems

Programming

Education

Numerate scientific discipline degree (e.g. environmental science)

Tools

Python

R

Matlab

C#

Fortran

Job description

Examples of common project themes include greenhouse gas emission calculation; catchment management; precision farming applications; ecological connectivity; yield enhancement; resource use efficiency (e.g. nutrients and pesticides); land use and land use change; land management; integrated pest management; ecology; planning constraints and environmental policy. We work with governments and their Agencies, utility companies, universities and innovation funders to identify, develop and implement practical solutions to a wide range of environmental challenges for a wide range of end users. The Role They will contribute to the delivery of projects and development of tools for UK Government and water companies, including the national Agricultural Greenhouse Gas and Ammonia Inventory and our pollutant source attribution and mitigation models including FarmScoper. The role would suit individuals who have either an MSc or PhD in Environmental Science and have experience in modelling the impacts of agriculture and land management on air and/or water quality. We invite applications from motivated individuals with proven expertise in data management, data analysis, modelling and geographical information systems and their application to environmental and agricultural projects. Individuals will need to have a sound understanding of the science associated with one or more of agricultural emissions, diffuse pollution, net zero and carbon foot printing. You should also understand how models and tools can be used to provide evidence and support the development of national, local and regional strategies for the management of air and water quality issues.,

• Develop, code, run and interpret models relating to air quality, water quality and/or carbon foot printing
• Provide modelling, data management and data analysis support to ADAS colleagues
• Provide subject and modelling input to tenders and bids led by ADAS colleagues
• Deliver, monitor and manage relevant aspects of the project work undertaken, initially under supervision.
• Contribute to the writing of clear reports for clients
• Write scientific papers
• Attend relevant conferences and deliver presentations relating to key projects.
• Proactively develop a comprehensive knowledge relating to air quality, water quality and agricultural emissions.
• Participate in meetings with government and commercial clients to gain a better understanding of client requirements and the process of business and project development. Degree in a numerate scientific discipline, ideally an environmental science.
• Presentation of outputs using contemporary methods and communicating effectively with a range of audiences to transfer knowledge.
• Knowledge of issues relating to agricultural diffuse pollution, air quality and/or agricultural carbon foot printing and emissions.
• Collation, management and analysis of data relating to environmental quality and land management using databases and statistical packages.
• Attention to detail in data management, analysis and reporting.
• Working effectively in a team with other scientists, modellers and software developers.
• Environmental modelling with a specific focus on either air quality, water quality or carbon footprinting.
• Programming in a high level computing language (e.g. C#, C).

Desirable

• Higher degree (MSc or PhD) in numerate scientific discipline, ideally environmental science
• Knowledge about agricultural policy, land use change and/or product carbon foot printing in the UK
• Writing or contributing to bids or tenders for commercial or government clients
• Evidence of securing competitive funding from commercial or government clients
• Direct interaction with clients as part of sales and project management activities, including face‑to‑face meetings.
• Management of projects for commercial or government clients, with responsibility for managing staff delivery, invoicing and quality assurance.
• One or more articles published in a peer‑reviewed scientific journal
• Programming in multiple programming (C#, C, Fortran) and statistical/scripting languages (Python,R,Matlab)
• Manipulation and analysis of spatial data using Geographical Information Systems

ADAS is the UK's 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 client's unique needs. We are a trusted brand when it comes to managing the countryside: we do more than simply tick checkboxes; 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. We're committed to preserving RSK's 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 and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company. By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office‑based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities. If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all.

Do you have what it takes?
ADAS, part of the RSK Group, is seeking an Environmental Modelling Consultant on a full‑time permanent basis into the Modelling, Software & Geospatial Science team. The successful applicant will engage in a variety of projects related to agriculture and the environment, serving both internal and external clients. Responsibilities may include digital map production, management and analysis of spatial data, as well as the collection and processing of large datasets to produce high‑quality outputs for a diverse range of services. This is a hybrid home and office‑based role located in Bristol / Wolverhampton / Boxworth, Cambridgeshire or Gleadthorpe, Nottinghamshire. The split between home and office working is flexible. The team You will join a multi‑disciplinary team of research scientists and consultants located across the UK. The post holder will work within the Modelling, Software and Geospatial Sciences (MSGS) Team but will be expected to bridge across to other relevant groups within ADAS, as well as more widely within RSK, our parent company.

The core areas of work for MSGS are:

• computer modelling & tool building;
• data management & analysis;
• digital data collection & curation;
• remotely sensed data sourcing and utilisation;
• GIS analysis & cartographic services; and
• software development and programming.

Up to £40,000 per annum depending on experience

• Life assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership