Assistant Ecological Consultant/Ecological Consultant

Job ID: 1128670

Full time position, hybrid home and office‑based with flexible split. Applicants within the Oxford, Oxfordshire area are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake baseline habitat surveys, assessments and reports
• Work alone and with our existing ecologists in the wider region to ensure quality projects are delivered on time for our clients
• Communicate with clients to ensure quality delivery of projects to deadlines
• Write technical reports ready for review by your colleagues, such as ecological constraints reports, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, and protected species reports
• Support the team with business development and project management

Person Specification

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

Salary And Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience
• Regular training and career development (including funding and time allowances for related academic course attendance)
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
• Life Assurance
• Annual Leave Purchase
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Mental Health Support
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

About Us

ADAS is the UK’s largest independent environmental and agricultural consultancy. Our goal is to secure British food and enhance the environment. Established over 75 years ago and part of the RSK Group since 2016, we offer high‑quality research‑based tailored solutions to a wide‑ranging client base. From small and medium‑sized landowners to shaping government policy with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), we provide data collection, analysis, and bespoke strategy. We keep pace with client needs by offering a flexible strategy that benefits both landowner and nature.

We provide ecology, arboriculture, archaeology, planning, and landscape services across multiple sectors. Our specialists support local and national infrastructure, government and development projects. Some client relationships span over 40 years. RSK is a leading integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business. We focus on growth through diversification and value delivery to our clients.

We value our people through development, reward and a supportive culture. We foster an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and offers flexible working arrangements. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage people with disabilities to apply.