Senior Ecological Consultant

ADAS; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consulting firm in Wolverhampton is seeking Senior Ecologists to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role involves managing projects, conducting protected species surveys, and providing technical advice, requiring expertise in Biodiversity Net Gain and Habitat Condition Assessments. Competitive salary and flexible benefits offered.

Benefits

Life assurance

Flexible benefits programme including holiday options

Health cash plan

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of ecology, legislation, and survey techniques.
• Excellent written communication skills to produce accurate reports.
• Proactive attitude to managing time and delivering work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from inception to finalisation.
• Provide technical advice to clients.
• Write technical reports like Preliminary Ecological Appraisals.

Skills

Project management

Ecology knowledge

Technical report writing

Client liaison

Biodiversity Net Gain

Habitat Condition Assessments

Education

Graduate level education in a relevant subject

CIEEM membership

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12.08.2025

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The Vacancy

ADAS,part ofRSK Group,is seeking Senior Ecologiststo join our Midlands team based in Wolverhampton on afull time, permanentbasis who can help us to manage projects, liaise with clients, carry out protected species surveys and has a good technical background in mitigation strategies. We are particularly looking for someone with skills in the Planning process, Biodiversity Net Gain, UK Habitat Classification and Habitat Condition Assessments, and protected species licensing. 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 Senior level Ecological Consultant, you’ll be responsible for:

• Working as a team with our existing ecologists to ensure quality projects are delivered on time to our clients.
• Managing projects from inception to finalisation.
• Talking to our clients and providing solid technical advice.
• 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.
• Quality review and approval of reports.
• Leading on protected species surveys and training junior staff.
• Support the team with business development and project management.
  To ensure maximum flexibility and to reflect the Company's evolving needs, you may be asked to perform additional tasks that may be reasonably expected within your level of capability without additional remuneration

You must have:

• Graduate level education in a relevant subject.
• Associate Level CIEEM membership or above.
• In-depth knowledge of ecology, legislation, and survey techniques.
• Experience of managing projects and liaising effectively with clients.
• Excellent written communication skills and be able to produce accurate technical reports.
• A proactive attitude to managing your own time, finding solutions and ensuring that work is delivered on time and to the required standards.
• A full driving license, access to your own vehicle and be commutable to our office.
• Knowledge and experience in Biodiversity Net Gain and Habitat Condition Assessments.

We’d be keen to know if you have (these are desirable, but not required):

• Experience of bat data analysis.
• A CSCS card
• Personal Track Safety (PTS) Qualified
• Knowledge and experience of District Licensing for Great Crested Newts or been a holder of or named ecologist on mitigation licenses.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary, depending on skills, experience.
• Life assurance.
• 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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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.