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Assistant Ecological Consultant
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Assistant Ecological Consultant
Assistant Ecological Consultant – Entry-Level Opportunity in Manchester
🦋 Start your ecology career with ADAS while helping protect British wildlife
We’re recruiting for an Assistant Ecological Consultant to join our expanding ecology team, based across various project sites near Manchester.
This is the perfect role for individuals launching their ecological consultancy careers. You’ll work closely with Senior and Principal Ecologists, supporting project delivery while gradually taking on more responsibility.
As an Assistant Ecological Consultant at ADAS (operating under RSK Group*), your core contributions will include delivering ecological fieldwork, compiling technical reports, and assisting with project coordination—ranging from infrastructure and development projects.
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- An opportunity to build technical and professional skills in ecological consultancy
- Collaboration with senior colleagues to learn and grow
- Varied projects ensuring diverse experience across habitat and protected species surveys
Responsibilities
Your core duties will include:
- Conducting ecological field surveys (e.g., habitat and protected species assessments), with guidance before progressing independently
- Collecting, analysing, and interpreting survey data to support project outcomes
- Drafting and contributing to technical reports (e.g., **Preliminary Ecological Assessments (PEAs)*, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs), specialist species survey reports)
- Supporting project coordination, ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and budget control
- Liaising with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders under direct supervision
- Ensuring compliance with UK wildlife legislation, relevant policies, and best practice standards
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What We Offer
- Competitive starting salary (based on skills and experience)
- Company-paid life assurance
- Contributory pension scheme
- Discounted gym memberships
- Career training and development opportunities
- Flexible benefit programme, including:
- Optional additional holidays
- Health cash plan
- Further gym membership discounts
-RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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Note: RSK Group will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies other than RSK PSL or approved secondary agencies.
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