Ecology Projects Manager

ADAS is seeking a Ecology Projects Manager at Consultant or Senior grade to join our team based in the South East. The role is a permanent, flexible and home working position, or can be linked to one of our offices if that is a preference. Our ecology business comprises a highly skilled team of over 50 consultants focused on providing services to a wide range of clients, particularly developers, utility companies, contractors and the renewable energy and rural industries.

We are looking for an experienced project management who is proactive, organised and confident in engaging with clients, colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.

As an entrepreneurial organisation, we encourage and foster the growth of our employees. When joining ADAS, a mentor works with you to help you set and achieve your training and development goals. We want to accelerate your professional development, including opportunities for a promotional fast track. We also want to ensure you maintain a healthy work life balance, with many opportunities for flexible working hours, locality flexibility, social activities, and community involvement projects.

Now is an excellent time to join ADAS 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!

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of ecology contracts, for a range of clients but primarily for electricity supply and maintenance/infrastructure projects in the South and/or East of England.
• Quote and tender production in association with those contracts and other opportunities that the team may wish to pursue.
• Budget management of assigned contracts including working for our finance team for invoicing.
• Attendance of client meetings.
• Site visits for ecological surveys where required and deemed necessary (depending on background and skill set) for the smooth running of the project.
• Communicating with our clients and providing solid technical advice.
• Working as a team with our ecologists to ensure quality projects are delivered on time.
• Writing technical reports including but not limited to, preliminary ecological appraisals, ecological impact assessments, mitigation strategies and biodiversity management plans.
• Technical review of reports.

Person Specification:

• Relevant experience in a similar role.
• Graduate level education in a relevant subject.
• Project management experience.
• Proven background of contract management.
• Associate Level CIEEM membership or above.
• An in-depth knowledge of ecology, legislation, and survey techniques, including Natural England Licensing.
• Excellent written communication skills and be able to produce accurate technical reports.
• A pro-active attitude to managing your own time, finding solutions and ensuring work is delivered on time and to the required standards.
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• One protected species licence (Great Crested Newt, Hazel Dormouse or bats) (desirable).
• Project management qualification (desirable).

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.