Description
Seasonal Ecology Consultants
1st March to 30th September 2014
Salary between £17,602 and £19,558
Preston and Cambridge (Boxworth)
ADAS
… securing our food and enhancing the environment
With over 35 years' experience ADAS has an amazing track record of providing environmental consultancy & research expertise to an enviable range of clients both in the private and public sector. We are a recognised and highly respected leader in the environmental and rural sectors.
We provide an ethical service to our clients and are renowned for achieving sensitive and sustainable balance between the needs of wildlife, the environment and man. If you are a high achiever we also offer great opportunities to grow your career.
Our Ecology business comprises a highly skilled team focused on providing services to a range of clients, particularly developers, utility companies, and the renewable energy and rural industries. As a result of our success in this area we require seasonal Ecology Consultants for the busy spring and summer period with the energy and drive to deliver high quality work, and excellent customer service. These are jobs full of variety and interaction and are potentially extendable to permanent for the right candidates.
The Role
The successful candidates will be part of our teams working from our busy Preston and Cambridge offices. You will apply your ecological expertise to our existing portfolio of work as well as becoming involved in new commissions as they arise, in all parts of the UK.
Candidates will
• Carry out Phase 1 habitat surveys and protected species surveys including field work and report writing. It will be necessary to work flexibly with regard to type of work, timing (some night time/weekend working may be required) and location
• Carry out desk studies, consultations, research, data management and analysis and report writing.
• Input into a range of ecology reports including baseline assessments, constraints reports and ecological impact assessments.
• Have a full UK driving licence
A full job description is available here
What do we offer?
• A salary of £17,602 up to £19,558 for exceptional candidates
• Pro rata 25 days annual leave per year plus bank and public holidays
• Excellent continual professional development opportunities, as part of our training commitment.
• A range of other staff and family friendly benefits
• Winner of the "Best Environmental Consultancy to Work for" awards two years running
• ADAS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment
To Apply
Note: For these posts we are not accepting any applications via recruitment agencies - individual applications only please.
To apply for these vacancies, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your current salary, confirming that you are eligible to work in the UK and identifying how you meet the job criteria. Applications to be sent to Helen Devine, ADAS UK Ltd, 16 Eastway Business Village, Olivers Place, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9WT, Tel , or email by 9am Friday 24th January 2014.
Interviews for our Cambridge position will be held at our Boxworth Office on Tuesday 18th February. Interviews for the Preston position will be held at our Preston Office on Wednesday 19th February.
If you require further information on the post, please contact Helen Devine via email .
For more information about ADAS visit and aplus.adas.co.uk .