Agriculture & Farm Infrastructure & Engineering Consultant 1010266 - United Kingdom - RSK Group plc

Description

Salary Up to £35,000 depending on experience

Location Hybrid, UK

The Vacancy

ADAS , part of the RSK Group is seeking to appoint an Agriculture & Farm Infrastructure & Engineering Consultant on a full time, permanent basis, with hybrid home and office working available. We are flexible on your base location.

As an Agriculture, Farm Infrastructure & Engineering consultant, you will work with farmers to optimise their operational and environmental performance, advising on all aspects of farming. In particular this could include farm building design, drainage / management of yard runoff, water resources, silage and slurry storage facilities, and machinery. You will provide 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.

Suitable candidates will be required to deliver strategic consultancy to farmer and grower clients, advice programmes on behalf of government agencies and projects for utility companies, industry organisations, and research institutes. The role requires practical problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate with farmers, regulators, and government bodies.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver business-focussed, technical infrastructure and environmental consultancy. Working for individual farmers and corporate clients as well as delivering on farm advice through contracts funded by the public sector. Working in project teams with senior consultants and national specialists, while 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, rainwater harvesting systems, and Rural Sustainable Drainage Systems (SDS) such as swales, sediment traps and constructed wetlands.
• Advise farmers and other clients on resource protection, regulatory compliance (e.g. SSAFO regs, NVZ regulations, Farming Rules for Water), and the reduction of diffuse water and air pollution.
• Analyse problems and provide independent, technically correct, legally compliant cost-effective solutions to clients.
• 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.

Qualifications and experience

• Relevant, practical post graduate experience in agriculture.
• Agricultural engineering degree preferred, or an Agriculture related degree.
• Understanding of the application of GIS mapping, and CAD software in delivery of consultancy projects would be an advantage.
• Competent user of Microsoft software including Windows, Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Understand and communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner in English.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport.

Salary and benefits

• Salary up to £35,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience.
• On the job training and mentoring will be provided, alongside industry relevant qualifications.
• Contributory Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
• We encourage Continuing Professional Development.
• Flexible benefits programme with the option to buy additional holidays and private health care.

RSK is an equal opportunities employer.

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

About Us

ADAS is the UK's largest independent environmental and agricultural consultancy. Our goal as a company is two-fold: secure British food and enhance the environment. Established over 75 years ago and part of RSK Group since 2016, we offer high-quality, research-based tailored solutions for a wide-ranging client base. From working with small and medium-sized landowners to helping shape government policy with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), we are adept at collecting and analysing data and creating bespoke strategies to achieve the best outcome for our client's unique needs. We are a trusted brand when it comes to managing the countryside: we do more than simply tick checkboxes; we will formulate a strategy that benefits the landowner and nature – our approach is fluid and changes according to requirements.

As well as agricultural research and consultancy, ADAS provides ecology, arboriculture, archaeology, planning, and landscape services to a growing base of clients working across multiple sectors. Our technical specialists have supported both local and nationally significant utility, transport, infrastructure, government and development projects. Some of our client relationships span over 40 years. We evolve and innovate with our clients, thereby ensuring that we provide a practical, reliable, and responsive service.

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.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace.Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?