Job Description

ADAS, part of RSK Group, is seeking an Agriculture, Farm Infrastructure & Engineering Consultant on a permanent, full time basis. This role will be a blend of home and office working and is open across the North of England, the Midlands and South East England.

You will work with farmers to optimise their operational and environmental performance, advising on all aspects of farming. Providing advice and one to one consultancy to farmers and the wider industry throughout the UK, finding cost-effective, practical solutions to on-farm environmental problems.

The key to achieving a sustainable farming business is managing the fundamental resources of soil, water and nutrients to maximise efficient production whilst undertaking measures to protect the environment and biodiversity for the future. We require all our staff to have a broad understanding of these areas, in addition to technical knowledge of farm buildings & infrastructure, agricultural engineering together with livestock and arable production, farm business management and policy and economics relevant to their role.

ADAS is the leading supplier of independent technical, environmental and farm business advice to the UK\xe2\x80\x99s farmers and growers, land managers and related organisations. There hasn\'t been a better time than now to join a company who are at the leading edge within the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver technical infrastructure and environmental, business-focussed consultancy
• Working for individual farmers and corporate clients delivering contracts funded by the public sector, working in project teams with senior consultants and national specialists, developing and delivering a portfolio of private client work
• Assess and design farm infrastructure including silage clamps, slurry and organic manure storage, livestock buildings & grain stores, sprayer filling areas & pesticide stores, and constructed wetlands
• Advise farmers and other clients on resource protection, regulatory compliance and reduction of diffuse pollution
• Analyse problems and provide independent and cost-effective solutions to clients, and technically correct, legally compliant advice
• Apply skills and expertise in a range of consultancy services including technical infrastructure, resource protection, nutrient, soil & water management underpinned by an understanding of relevant legislation, arable and livestock systems
• Contribute to business development, promoting ADAS and developing contacts with new and existing clients through meetings and events

Person Specification

• Competent user of Microsoft software including Windows, Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Understanding of the application of GIS mapping, and CAD software in delivery of consultancy projects would be an advantage
• Understand and communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner in English
• Full UK driving licence and own transport
• Ability to travel away from home base when required
• Flexibility in the range of work undertaken

Salary and Benefits

• Up to \xc2\xa335,000 depending on experience
• Life assurance
• 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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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

Working alongside landowners, farmers, and growers since 1946, we have been providing ideas, specialist knowledge, and solutions to secure our food and enhance the environment for over 75 years.

Our aim is to help address the challenges and opportunities faced by organisations working in food production and the natural environment, and we continue to thrive by attracting innovative thinkers into our workforce.

We currently have over 400 employees delivering solutions in 60 specialist subjects, making us the UK\xe2\x80\x99s largest independent provider of agricultural and environmental consultancy, rural development services, research and development, and policy advice. Whether you want to work on national or international projects, we can provide a varied career in a wide array of industries and public sector services.

ADAS is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. In fact, Environment Analyst recently highlighted RSK\xe2\x80\x99s growth commenting, \xe2\x80\x9cFew companies in the environmental services sector can claim to be expanding at the same pace as RSK.\xe2\x80\x9d Today, RSK Group consists of over 120 businesses and employs over 7,000 specialists. The group is headquartered in the United Kingdom and has an established presence in more than 40 countries around the world.

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