Careers

The positions would best suit ambitious and highly motivated individuals with strong communications and time management skills who are looking to advance their career in commercial archaeology and client relationship management.

Successful candidates will work flexibly on a wide variety of archaeological, geoarchaeological and environmental consultancy contracts in a fast moving, client focussed commercial environment.

We will offer a competitive salary, excellent training and personal development opportunities. Although these positions will be predominantly field-based, we will be happy to consider flexible working options if required.

We will provide full PPE, laptop and work mobile as standard. Accommodation, meals expenses and vehicle hire will be provided whenever required.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out archaeological watching briefs and monitoring of ground investigation works, trial trenching evaluations and strip, map and sample excavations to a high standard;
• Assisting with geoarchaeological fieldwork under the supervision of our geoarchaeologist;
• Producing Written Schemes of Investigations, archaeological fieldwork reports and project archives for small-scale projects in accordance with relevant legislation, planning policy and CIfA Standards and guidance;
• To work closely and liaise effectively with ADAS staff and inter alia on-site subcontractors, Principal Contractors, Curators, other stakeholders and members of the public in a collaborative and supportive environment, on and off-site;
• To ensure that health, safety and wellbeing methodologies, documentation and policies are prepared, understood and followed by the on-site archaeological team on site to ensure a safe working environment;
• Working with the in-house archaeological consultants and other staff on site to producing Risk Assessments and site audits; and
• Ensuring that work is completed to the required legislative standard, delivered on time, meets project profit targets, and is delivered to the Client’s satisfaction and of a high archaeological standard.

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous professional experience working in commercial archaeological fieldwork – 2 years +;
• Excellent communication and motivational skills and a positive attitude;
• Proven high ability in archaeological recording techniques and accurate record keeping, including working knowledge of DGPS surveying techniques;
• Experience in preparation of Health and Safety site documentation, WSIs and grey literature mitigation reports;
• Proven ability to supervise Project Technicians in all aspects of archaeological fieldwork and recording;
• Proven ability for archaeological supervision of plant;
• Ability to carry out manual work in an outdoor environment in all weathers, including working away from home;
• Right to work in the UK;
• Full clean UK driving licence; and
• Degree level education or higher in a relevant subject.

Desirable

• PCIfA accreditation or higher grade with the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists; and
• Safety accreditation (e.g. CAT and Genny Training, SSSTS, off-road driving, plant marshalling, asbestos awareness etc.).

Salary and Benefits

• Up to £29,525 to £34,914 per annum depending on experience
• Life assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership

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We’re looking for a Consultant or Senior Ecologist to join our motivated and growing ecology team in the Midlands office (Wolverhampton).

As a Senior Ecological Consultant at ADAS, utility companies and developers will look to you for guidance on how to protect nature while they undertake work on sometimes complex infrastructure and housing projects. You will be confident giving clear instruction, overseeing works, and conducting appropriate assessments and surveys to ensure vulnerable species are considered and kept safe at all stages of development.

We envision the role as a hybrid one – it will be a mix of working at home, out on site, and time in the office spent with your team. On your first day, you will be assigned a mentor to help you get settled and find your feet.

Helping you maintain a healthy work life balance is important to us so we offer flexible working hours and the opportunity to volunteer for causes important to you.

Looking ahead to the future, we will want to accelerate your professional development and provide you with any training you need to progress further in your career. In turn, you may be asked to support others who are early in their own career journey.

If you want to work as part of a friendly, flexible and committed team, and you can bring talent, passion, and a proactive, can-do attitude, consider becoming a consultant/senior ecologist with ADAS.

Salary and Benefits

Offers up to £42,000 pa

Company paid life assurance

Contributed pension scheme

Discounted Gym Memberships

Regular career training and development

A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Key responsibilities:

• Manage arable crop pathology projects requiring co-ordination between different ADAS teams. Deliver input into consultancy and research projects to a high standard. This will include all aspects of project management, including liaising with host growers, updating project partners with interim reports/datasets, the training and management of project teams, data analysis/reporting/presentations and ensuring that all report deadlines and milestones are met.
• Take original ideas and develop them into sound projects with the crop pathology team and others across ADAS for a range of clients.
• Contribute to the sales process and develop strong links with current and new clients, representing ADAS and building the reputation of the plant pathology team.
• Establish your profile and reputation within and outside of ADAS through clients, collaborators and the scientific community, presenting your research to colleagues and at external events/conferences.

What we require:

• Educated to degree level with relevant industry experience (MSc or PhD in crop pathology desirable but not essential). Excellent project management skills, with the ability to work across a range of internal groups and external organisations.
• Clear presenting style and demonstrable skills in written and verbal communication.
• Experience in the design and management of field research.
• Experience of UK Agriculture or UK Agricultural research.

Salary and benefits:

• Salary £30,000 - £38,000 pa depending on experience and track record.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holiday and private health care.
• Company-funded life assurance.
• Regular training and career development.

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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).

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Responsibilities:

Working within the ADAS Sustainable Agricultural Systems Business, this practical field-based role will be working on scientific projects for clients, including Government, and some of the most progressive and successful UK and internationally based businesses, focusing on efficient food production and related environmental issues in a sustainable industry. The successful applicant will work across a range of specialisms within the business developing a range skills and knowledge, contributing to a suite of predominantly agricultural and horticultural research projects specialising in crop Pathology, Entomology, Soils and Nutrients, and Weeds, embracing a “one team” ethos. The role, although field based, will also require some laboratory working, alongside office-based duties. As part of the role, they will establish excellent working relationships with colleagues, through strong communication during the delivery of work and interaction with clients. To be considered for the Field Research Scientist role the successful applicant will need to demonstrate the ability or potential to manage offsite field, and laboratory experiments, and office delivery at ADAS sites and at numerous commercial growers predominantly in the North and East Midlands of England, but also throughout the UK, dependant of business need.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Deliver practical research for a range of predominantly agricultural, but some horticultural crops, working predominantly in the disciplines of pathology, physiology, entomology, soils and nutrients, and weeds.
• Develop specialist technical expertise to deliver on-site trial work and implement applied research and knowledge exchange.
• Delivery of field/laboratory work and liaise with clients and colleagues to ensure on time delivery.
• Work towards managing projects ensuring key objectives and deadlines, are met, ensuring high levels of scientific credibility and client satisfaction are achieved.
• Develop a sound and effective working relationship with colleagues, collaborators, and the industry to grow the business.
• Support colleagues to ensure scientifically robust delivery.
• Handle collection, aggregation, and routine analysis of data
• Ensure full compliance to Health, Safety and Quality business policies.

Normal hours of work are 37.5 per week. Normal office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday. Due to the seasonal nature of the work a flexible approach is needed, as there will be a requirement to work overtime (evenings and weekends) during busy periods to ensure scientific objectives are met, and delivery within suitable weather conditions are optimized.

Duties and tasks of the role will include: -

• Assisting marking out of studies, application of treatments, collection and processing of samples, disease monitoring of plants, weed identification, spraying of chemicals onto trials, in-field assessments and observations, preparation and processing of plant, soil and water sampling, harvesting of plots and collection, processing of data.
• Carrying out all trials related research activities, ensuring protocols are understood and all work is carried out in a consistent, scientifically valid, and reproducible fashion to enabling all trial activities are delivered to high levels of scientific credibility and defendable.
• Ensure that scientific research projects are planned, managed and lead to achieve stated objectives within the agreed timescale and budgets.
• The role requires good communication skills with both team and lone working, alongside representing the wider ADAS Sustainable Agricultural Systems Business through positive interactions with growers and clients when at trial sites.
• Assist consultants with report writing statistical analysis and technical note writing.
• Manage own time effectively and efficiently to maximise trial delivery.
• Contribute to collation of information and input to reports.

Person specification:

The role could be suitable for those from a variety of educational backgrounds, from school and further education, to those with higher level qualifications. The roles are ideal for those with a genuine interest in horticulture, agriculture, environment and the challenges facing these sectors at the current time, and looking to build a career in these areas.

• The suitable candidate should be able to demonstrate a strong work ethic and willingness to work.
• Previous experience is not required, as inhouse and external training will be provided to meet the requirements of the role.
• A full driving licence to drive manual vehicles in the UK is essential.
• A progressive attitude with flexibility and willingness to take on a wide range of challenges.
• Flexibility – to travel within the UK and overseas.

Salary and benefits:

• Pay commensurate with experience and technical knowledge.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care.
• Regular training and career development.

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

We’re looking for a Principal Ecological Consultant to join our growing ecology team, based in Leeds.

As a Principal Ecological Consultant at ADAS, you will take on a regional leadership role, overseeing the delivery of high-quality ecological services across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and development projects. Working with utility companies and developers, you will provide trusted, strategic advice on how to balance project delivery with environmental protection.

You will lead on complex projects, offering clear technical direction, overseeing surveys and assessments, and ensuring compliance with wildlife legislation and best practice. In addition, you will play a key role in managing and developing a team of ecologists—providing mentorship, technical guidance, and performance support to help others grow in their careers.

As a regional leader, you will help shape project pipelines, support business development activities, and strengthen client relationships across the North. Your ability to combine technical excellence with leadership and commercial awareness will be key to success in this role.

We envision this role as a hybrid position, combining time working from home, on-site visits, and collaboration with colleagues in the office. From day one, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.

We’re committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible working arrangements and opportunities to volunteer for causes that matter to you.

Looking ahead, we will support your continued professional development, including chartership progression, specialist training, and opportunities to further develop your leadership and management skills.

If you’re an experienced ecologist ready to step into a visible leadership role, bringing expertise, passion, and a proactive approach, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary and Benefits

• Offers up to £45,000 pa
• Company paid life assurance
• Contributed pension scheme
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Regular career training and development
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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We’re looking for a Principal Ecological Consultant to join our growing ecology team, based in Wigan.

As a Principal Ecological Consultant at ADAS, you will take on a regional leadership role, overseeing the delivery of high-quality ecological services across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and development projects. Working with utility companies and developers, you will provide trusted, strategic advice on how to balance project delivery with environmental protection.

You will lead on complex projects, offering clear technical direction, overseeing surveys and assessments, and ensuring compliance with wildlife legislation and best practice. In addition, you will play a key role in managing and developing a team of ecologists—providing mentorship, technical guidance, and performance support to help others grow in their careers.

As a regional leader, you will help shape project pipelines, support business development activities, and strengthen client relationships across the North. Your ability to combine technical excellence with leadership and commercial awareness will be key to success in this role.

We envision this role as a hybrid position, combining time working from home, on-site visits, and collaboration with colleagues in the office. From day one, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.

We’re committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible working arrangements and opportunities to volunteer for causes that matter to you.

Looking ahead, we will support your continued professional development, including chartership progression, specialist training, and opportunities to further develop your leadership and management skills.

If you’re an experienced ecologist ready to step into a visible leadership role, bringing expertise, passion, and a proactive approach, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary and Benefits

• Offers up to £45,000 pa
• Company paid life assurance
• Contributed pension scheme
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Regular career training and development
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

#Ecology #Consultancy #Wildlife #Habitats #Sureys #Environment

Our poultry specialists are recognised leaders within the industry, valued for their independent advice and technical expertise. With continued growth in demand for our consultancy services, we are expanding the team and seeking experienced professionals who can help shape the future direction of our poultry business, contribute to the development of colleagues and progress into increasingly influential leadership roles.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Poultry Consultant to join our specialist livestock team and play a leading role in delivering and growing our poultry consultancy services across the UK poultry sector. We welcome applications from individuals currently working within the poultry industry who are looking to apply their technical and commercial expertise in a consultancy environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially aware poultry professional with strong technical expertise and established industry knowledge to work with producers, supply chain businesses, industry organisations and government bodies. The role is predominantly home-based, with regular engagement with ADAS colleagues and clients across the UK.

The successful candidate will lead the delivery of technical and strategic consultancy projects, providing expert advice and insight to a broad range of clients. They will be responsible for developing new opportunities, maintaining key industry relationships and contributing to the continued growth and reputation of ADAS's poultry consultancy services.

The role requires the ability to analyse complex data, interpret industry trends and produce high-quality technical reports and recommendations. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, as the role involves working closely with producers, integrators, industry bodies, policymakers and other key stakeholders across the poultry sector.

Applicants should have substantial poultry industry experience and a strong understanding of current sector challenges and opportunities, including production systems, economics, policy developments, sustainability, animal health and welfare, and market trends. Experience in consultancy, research, technical services, commercial management or a related field would be highly advantageous.

From the outset, the successful candidate will take ownership of projects and client relationships, with opportunities to lead major industry initiatives, develop new areas of expertise and contribute to the strategic direction of our poultry work. Whilst the primary focus of the role is poultry, there may be occasional opportunities to support wider livestock projects where relevant expertise can add value.

Whilst much of the work will be home or office-based, the applicant must also be able to travel throughout England and Wales and occasionally Ireland and elsewhere for short periods of time. This will be for meetings with existing and prospective clients and to attend relevant events to represent ADAS and for networking.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver technical and strategic consultancy projects for poultry sector clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with producers, supply chain businesses, industry bodies and government clients.
• Analyse technical, economic and industry data to develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Produce high-quality reports, presentations and technical publications.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the poultry sector.
• Prepare proposals and costed bids for consultancy projects.
• Represent ADAS at industry meetings, conferences and stakeholder events.
• Support and mentor colleagues within the wider livestock team.

Attributes Required

ADAS requires its employees to demonstrate energy, responsibility and curiosity, which lead to the delivery of results. In addition to these general attributes, applicants will need to demonstrate/ possess the following:

• Significant experience within the poultry sector, ideally gained through technical, commercial, consultancy, research or operational roles.
• A working understanding of policy, environmental and efficiency drivers affecting the poultry sector
• A degree or a postgraduate qualification relevant to agriculture, or a related degree (e.g. in another science subject) with relevant practical experience
• A broad understanding of the structure and key players in the UK poultry sector
• Evidence of strong leadership skills with the ability to develop collaborative relationships both internally and externally
• Excellent report writing skills, an ability to evaluate information and to draw conclusions and recommendations
• Good computer literacy, using the full suite of Microsoft Office programs including MS Word to write reports and MS Excel for data handling
• The ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner, in English
• Full driving licence and own transport
• Flexibility in the range of work undertaken.

Other Desirable Attributes

• Sales experience, generating consultancy or other work within the agricultural sector
• A working understanding of the UK pig sector, key players and current issues.
• Experience in managing and/or mentoring staff

Salary and benefits

• Negotiable depending on experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
• Health Cash Plan
• We encourage Continuing Professional Development
• Flexible benefits programme with the option to buy additional holidays and private health care

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The positions would best suit ambitious and highly motivated individuals with strong communications and time management skills who are looking to advance their career in commercial archaeology and client relationship management.

Successful candidates will work flexibly on a wide variety of archaeological, geoarchaeological and environmental consultancy contracts in a fast moving, client focussed commercial environment.

We will offer a competitive salary, excellent training and personal development opportunities. Although these positions will be predominantly field-based, we will be happy to consider flexible working options if required.

We will provide full PPE, laptop and work mobile as standard. Accommodation, meals expenses and vehicle hire will be provided whenever required.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate archaeological features to a high standard, and in accordance with the Written Scheme of Investigation and Chartered Institute for Archaeologists standards and guidance;
• Producing coherent archival records (written, drawn and digital) of investigations in accordance with the WSI and CIfA standards and guidance;
• To work closely and liaise effectively with ADAS colleagues in a collaborative and supportive environment, on and off-site;
• Carry out all work in compliance with the project Risk Assessment Method Statement, and with due regard for all other health, safety and wellbeing methodologies, documentation and policies to ensure a safe working environment; and
• Ensuring that instructed work is delivered on time, and of a high archaeological standard.

Person Specification

Essential

• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude;
• Proven ability in archaeological recording techniques and accurate record keeping;
• Ability to carry out manual work in an outdoor environment in all weathers, including working away from home;
• Right to work in the UK; and
• Full clean UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Previous professional experience working in commercial archaeological fieldwork – 6 months +;
• Working knowledge of DGPS surveying techniques;
• PCIfA accreditation or higher grade with the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists;
• Safety accreditation (e.g. CAT and Genny Training, SSSTS, off-road driving, plant marshalling, asbestos awareness etc.); and
• Degree level education or higher in a relevant subject.

Salary and Benefits

• Up to £27,295 to £28,324 per annum depending on experience
• Life assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership

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#archaeology #environmentaljobs #EnvironmentalScience

The positions would best suit ambitious and highly motivated individuals with strong communications and time management skills who are looking to advance their career in commercial archaeology and client relationship management.

Successful candidates will work flexibly on a wide variety of archaeological, geoarchaeological and environmental consultancy contracts in a fast moving, client focussed commercial environment.

We will offer a competitive salary, excellent training and personal development opportunities. Although these positions will be predominantly field-based, we will be happy to consider flexible working options if required.

We will provide full PPE, laptop and work mobile as standard. Accommodation, meals expenses and vehicle hire will be provided whenever required.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate archaeological features to a high standard, and in accordance with the Written Scheme of Investigation and Chartered Institute for Archaeologists standards and guidance;
• Producing coherent archival records (written, drawn and digital) of investigations in accordance with the WSI and CIfA standards and guidance;
• To work closely and liaise effectively with ADAS colleagues in a collaborative and supportive environment, on and off-site;
• Carry out all work in compliance with the project Risk Assessment Method Statement, and with due regard for all other health, safety and wellbeing methodologies, documentation and policies to ensure a safe working environment; and
• Ensuring that instructed work is delivered on time, and of a high archaeological standard.

Person Specification

Essential

• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude;
• Proven ability in archaeological recording techniques and accurate record keeping;
• Ability to carry out manual work in an outdoor environment in all weathers, including working away from home;
• Right to work in the UK; and
• Full clean UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Previous professional experience working in commercial archaeological fieldwork – 6 months +;
• Working knowledge of DGPS surveying techniques;
• PCIfA accreditation or higher grade with the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists;
• Safety accreditation (e.g. CAT and Genny Training, SSSTS, off-road driving, plant marshalling, asbestos awareness etc.); and
• Degree level education or higher in a relevant subject.

Salary and Benefits

• Up to £27,295 to £28,324 per annum depending on experience
• Life assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership

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#archaeology #environmentaljobs #EnvironmentalScience

We’re looking for a Senior Ecological Consultant to join our motivated and growing ecology team in the South East of England.

As a Senior Ecological Consultant at ADAS, utility companies and developers will look to you for guidance on how to protect nature while they undertake work on sometimes complex infrastructure and housing projects. You will be confident giving clear instruction, overseeing works, and conducting appropriate assessments and surveys to ensure vulnerable species are considered and kept safe at all stages of development.

We envision the role as a hybrid one – it will be a mix of working at home, out on site, and time in the office spent with your team. On your first day, you will be assigned a mentor to help you get settled and find your feet.

Helping you maintain a healthy work life balance is important to us so we offer flexible working hours and the opportunity to volunteer for causes important to you.

Looking ahead to the future, we will want to accelerate your professional development and provide you with any training you need to progress further in your career. In turn, you may be asked to support others who are early in their own career journey.

If you want to work as part of a friendly, flexible and committed team, and you can bring talent, passion, and a proactive, can-do attitude, consider becoming a senior ecologist with ADAS.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary, depending on skills, experience

Company paid life assurance

Contributed pension scheme

Discounted Gym Memberships

Regular career training and development

A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

#Ecology #Consultancy #Wildlife #Habitats #Surveys #Environment

The positions would best suit ambitious and highly motivated individuals with strong communications and time management skills who are looking to advance their career in commercial archaeology and client relationship management.

Successful candidates will work flexibly on a wide variety of archaeological, geoarchaeological and environmental consultancy contracts in a fast moving, client focussed commercial environment.

We will offer a competitive salary, excellent training and personal development opportunities. Although these positions will be predominantly field-based, we will be happy to consider flexible working options if required.

We will provide full PPE, laptop and work mobile as standard. Accommodation, meals expenses and vehicle hire will be provided whenever required.

Key Responsibilities

• Directing to a high standard complex and/or large-scale archaeological projects through fieldwork and publication;
• Directing geoarchaeological fieldwork in collaboration with our geoarchaeologist;
• Producing Written Schemes of Investigations, archaeological fieldwork reports, publication reports and collated project archives for complex and/or large-scale projects in accordance with relevant legislation, planning policy and CIfA standards and guidance;
• To work closely and liaise effectively with ADAS staff and inter alia on-site subcontractors, Principal Contractors, Curators, other stakeholders and members of the public in a collaborative and supportive environment, on and off-site;
• To represent ADAS Archaeology in a professional, diligent and courteous manner at all times;
• To ensure that health, safety and wellbeing methodologies, documentation and policies are prepared, understood and followed by the archaeological team and all others on-site to ensure a safe working environment;
• Producing Risk Assessments, Dynamic Risk Assessments and site audits as required; and
• Ensuring that work is completed to the required legislative standard, delivered on time, meets project profit targets, is delivered to the Client’s satisfaction, and of a high archaeological standard.

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous professional experience working in commercial archaeological fieldwork – 10 years +;
• ACIfA accreditation or higher grade with CIfA;
• Excellent communication and motivational skills, and a positive attitude;
• Proven high ability in archaeological recording techniques and accurate record keeping, including sound knowledge of DGPS surveying techniques;
• Experience in preparation of Health and Safety site documentation, WSIs and grey literature mitigation reports;
• Proven ability for archaeological supervision of plant;
• Ability to carry out manual work in an outdoor environment in all weathers;
• Full clean UK driving licence;
• Safety accreditation (e.g. CAT and Genny Training, SSSTS, off-road driving, plant marshalling, asbestos awareness etc.);
• Experiencing presenting the results of archaeological investigations to both professional and lay audiences;
• Right to work in the UK; and
• Degree level education or higher in a relevant subject.

Desirable

• Experience supporting community engagement and other outreach initiatives.

Salary and Benefits

• Up to £36,915 to £45,182 per annum depending on experience
• Life assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership

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#archaeology #environmentaljobs #EnvironmentalScience

The positions would best suit ambitious and highly motivated individuals with strong communications and time management skills who are looking to advance their career in commercial archaeology and client relationship management.

Successful candidates will work flexibly on a wide variety of archaeological, geoarchaeological and environmental consultancy contracts in a fast moving, client focussed commercial environment.

We will offer a competitive salary, excellent training and personal development opportunities. Although these positions will be predominantly field-based, we will be happy to consider flexible working options if required.

We will provide full PPE, laptop and work mobile as standard. Accommodation, meals expenses and vehicle hire will be provided whenever required.

Key Responsibilities

• Directing to a high standard complex and/or large-scale archaeological projects through fieldwork and publication;
• Directing geoarchaeological fieldwork in collaboration with our geoarchaeologist;
• Producing Written Schemes of Investigations, archaeological fieldwork reports, publication reports and collated project archives for complex and/or large-scale projects in accordance with relevant legislation, planning policy and CIfA standards and guidance;
• To work closely and liaise effectively with ADAS staff and inter alia on-site subcontractors, Principal Contractors, Curators, other stakeholders and members of the public in a collaborative and supportive environment, on and off-site;
• To represent ADAS Archaeology in a professional, diligent and courteous manner at all times;
• To ensure that health, safety and wellbeing methodologies, documentation and policies are prepared, understood and followed by the archaeological team and all others on-site to ensure a safe working environment;
• Producing Risk Assessments, Dynamic Risk Assessments and site audits as required; and
• Ensuring that work is completed to the required legislative standard, delivered on time, meets project profit targets, is delivered to the Client’s satisfaction, and of a high archaeological standard.

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous professional experience working in commercial archaeological fieldwork – 10 years +;
• ACIfA accreditation or higher grade with CIfA;
• Excellent communication and motivational skills, and a positive attitude;
• Proven high ability in archaeological recording techniques and accurate record keeping, including sound knowledge of DGPS surveying techniques;
• Experience in preparation of Health and Safety site documentation, WSIs and grey literature mitigation reports;
• Proven ability for archaeological supervision of plant;
• Ability to carry out manual work in an outdoor environment in all weathers;
• Full clean UK driving licence;
• Safety accreditation (e.g. CAT and Genny Training, SSSTS, off-road driving, plant marshalling, asbestos awareness etc.);
• Experiencing presenting the results of archaeological investigations to both professional and lay audiences;
• Right to work in the UK; and
• Degree level education or higher in a relevant subject.

Desirable

• Experience supporting community engagement and other outreach initiatives.

Salary and Benefits

• Up to £36,915 to £45,182 per annum depending on experience
• Life assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership

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#archaeology #environmentaljobs #EnvironmentalScience

The positions would best suit ambitious and highly motivated individuals with strong communications and time management skills who are looking to advance their career in commercial archaeology and client relationship management.

Successful candidates will work flexibly on a wide variety of archaeological, geoarchaeological and environmental consultancy contracts in a fast moving, client focussed commercial environment.

We will offer a competitive salary, excellent training and personal development opportunities. Although these positions will be predominantly field-based, we will be happy to consider flexible working options if required.

We will provide full PPE, laptop and work mobile as standard. Accommodation, meals expenses and vehicle hire will be provided whenever required.

Key Responsibilities

• Directing large scale trial trench evaluations, strip, map and record and detailed excavations to a high standard;
• Assisting with geoarchaeological fieldwork under the supervision of our geoarchaeologist;
• Producing Written Schemes of Investigations, archaeological fieldwork reports, publication reports and collated project archives for large-scale projects in accordance with relevant legislation, planning policy and CIfA standards and guidance;
• To work closely and liaise effectively with ADAS staff and inter alia on-site subcontractors, Principal Contractors, Curators, other stakeholders and members of the public in a collaborative and supportive environment, on and off-site;
• To represent ADAS Archaeology in a professional, diligent and courteous manner at all times;
• To ensure that health, safety and wellbeing methodologies, documentation and policies are prepared, understood and followed by the archaeological team to ensure a safe working environment;
• Producing Risk Assessments, Dynamic Risk Assessments and site audits as required; and
• Ensuring that work is completed to the required legislative standard, delivered on time, meets project profit targets, is delivered to the Client’s satisfaction, and of a high archaeological standard.

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous professional experience working in commercial archaeological fieldwork – 5 years +;
• ACIfA accreditation or higher grade with CIfA;
• Excellent communication and motivational skills and a positive attitude;
• Proven high ability in archaeological recording techniques and accurate record keeping, including sound knowledge of DGPS surveying techniques;
• Experience in preparation of Health and Safety site documentation, WSIs and grey literature mitigation reports;
• Proven ability for archaeological supervision of plant;
• Ability to carry out manual work in an outdoor environment in all weathers;
• Full clean UK driving licence;
• Safety accreditation (e.g. CAT and Genny Training, SSSTS, off-road driving, plant marshalling, asbestos awareness etc.);
• Right to work in the UK; and
• Degree level education or higher in a relevant subject.

Desirable

• Experiencing presenting the results of archaeological investigations to both professional and lay audiences; and
• Experience supporting community engagement and other outreach initiatives.

Salary and Benefits

• Up to £32,905 to £36,572 per annum depending on experience
• Life assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership

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The positions would best suit ambitious and highly motivated individuals with strong communications and time management skills who are looking to advance their career in commercial archaeology and client relationship management.

Successful candidates will work flexibly on a wide variety of archaeological, geoarchaeological and environmental consultancy contracts in a fast moving, client focussed commercial environment.

We will offer a competitive salary, excellent training and personal development opportunities. Although these positions will be predominantly field-based, we will be happy to consider flexible working options if required.

We will provide full PPE, laptop and work mobile as standard. Accommodation, meals expenses and vehicle hire will be provided whenever required.

Key Responsibilities

• Directing large scale trial trench evaluations, strip, map and record and detailed excavations to a high standard;
• Assisting with geoarchaeological fieldwork under the supervision of our geoarchaeologist;
• Producing Written Schemes of Investigations, archaeological fieldwork reports, publication reports and collated project archives for large-scale projects in accordance with relevant legislation, planning policy and CIfA standards and guidance;
• To work closely and liaise effectively with ADAS staff and inter alia on-site subcontractors, Principal Contractors, Curators, other stakeholders and members of the public in a collaborative and supportive environment, on and off-site;
• To represent ADAS Archaeology in a professional, diligent and courteous manner at all times;
• To ensure that health, safety and wellbeing methodologies, documentation and policies are prepared, understood and followed by the archaeological team to ensure a safe working environment;
• Producing Risk Assessments, Dynamic Risk Assessments and site audits as required; and
• Ensuring that work is completed to the required legislative standard, delivered on time, meets project profit targets, is delivered to the Client’s satisfaction, and of a high archaeological standard.

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous professional experience working in commercial archaeological fieldwork – 5 years +;
• ACIfA accreditation or higher grade with CIfA;
• Excellent communication and motivational skills and a positive attitude;
• Proven high ability in archaeological recording techniques and accurate record keeping, including sound knowledge of DGPS surveying techniques;
• Experience in preparation of Health and Safety site documentation, WSIs and grey literature mitigation reports;
• Proven ability for archaeological supervision of plant;
• Ability to carry out manual work in an outdoor environment in all weathers;
• Full clean UK driving licence;
• Safety accreditation (e.g. CAT and Genny Training, SSSTS, off-road driving, plant marshalling, asbestos awareness etc.);
• Right to work in the UK; and
• Degree level education or higher in a relevant subject.

Desirable

• Experiencing presenting the results of archaeological investigations to both professional and lay audiences; and
• Experience supporting community engagement and other outreach initiatives.

Salary and Benefits

• Up to £32,905 to £36,572 per annum depending on experience
• Life assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership

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As a Principal Ecological Consultant at ADAS, you will take on a regional leadership role, overseeing the delivery of high-quality ecological services across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and development projects. Working with utility companies and developers, you will provide trusted, strategic advice on how to balance project delivery with environmental protection.

You will lead on complex projects, offering clear technical direction, overseeing surveys and assessments, and ensuring compliance with wildlife legislation and best practice. In addition, you will play a key role in managing and developing a team of ecologists—providing mentorship, technical guidance, and performance support to help others grow in their careers.

As a regional leader, you will help shape project pipelines, support business development activities, and strengthen client relationships across the North. Your ability to combine technical excellence with leadership and commercial awareness will be key to success in this role.

As a Senior Ecologist at ADAS, utility companies and developers will look to you for guidance on how to protect nature while they undertake work on sometimes complex infrastructure and housing projects. You will be confident giving clear instruction, overseeing works, and conducting appropriate assessments and surveys to ensure vulnerable species are considered and kept safe at all stages of development.

We envision this role as a hybrid position, combining time working from home, on-site visits, and collaboration with colleagues in the office. From day one, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.

We’re committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible working arrangements and opportunities to volunteer for causes that matter to you.

Looking ahead, we will support your continued professional development, including chartership progression, specialist training, and opportunities to further develop your leadership and management skills.

If you want to work as part of a friendly, flexible and committed team, and you can bring talent, passion, and a proactive, can-do attitude, consider becoming a senior/principal ecologist with ADAS.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary, depending on skills, experience

Company paid life assurance

Contributed pension scheme

Discounted Gym Memberships

Regular career training and development

A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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