Principal Ecological Consultant

Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

7/22/2025

ADAS, part of RSK Group, is seeking a Principal Ecological Consultant to join our Midlands team based in Wolverhampton on a full time, permanent basis to join their growing UK ecology team.

This role will work together with our Associate Director and Technical Director to ensure high-quality service is delivered to our clients in the Midlands region.

As a Principal Ecological Consultant at ADAS you can expect to manage and deliver all elements of protected species/field surveys, assessment, tenders/quotes and report writing and associated project and client management. 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 principal level Ecological Consultant, you’ll be responsible for:

• Working together with our Associate Director and Technical Director, as well as our ecologists to ensure a high-quality service is delivered to our clients
• Line managing a team of ecologists.
• Supporting and strengthening the team of ecologists in the Midlands through training, development, support and advice.
• Advising and helping coordinate all aspects of ecology relating to the project.
• Managing projects from inception to finalisation
• Talking to our clients and providing robust technical advice.
• Writing technical reports including but not limited to, preliminary ecological appraisals, ecological impact assessments, mitigation strategies, biodiversity net gain assessments, habitat regulations assessments and protected species reports.
• Technical review and approval of reports.
• Contributing to the wider ADAS Environment team ethos, particularly to support and develop best practice and collaboration in consultancy.
• Developing your own knowledge, skills and competencies through training opportunities and conferences offered to ADAS ecologists.
• Fostering client relationships through successful delivery of tenders and projects.
  
  
  

You Must Have

• Graduate or 1st Degree level discipline or vocation qualification.
• Full CIEEM membership or capable of achieving it.
• In-depth knowledge of ecology, legislation, and survey techniques, preferable with large-scale projects.
• 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.
• Strong client relationship management and business development skills.
• A full driving license, access to your own vehicle and be commutable to our office.
  
  
  

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

• Protected species licence (Great Crested Newt, Hazel Dormouse or bats etc.).
• Mitigation licence experience.
• A CSCS card.
• Personal Track Safety (PTS) Qualified.
  
  
  

Salary And Benefits

• Competitive salary, depending on skills, experience.
• Contributory pension scheme
• Company paid life assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership.
• Regular training and career development
• Access to mental health support and professional financial advice
  
  
  

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.