Placement
Closes in 3 days
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-month student placement as an Agricultural Consultant.
- Gain experience in agricultural and land management consultancy for diverse clients.
- Gain experience in farm business management, environmental advice, and technical reporting.
- Applications close on 15 November 2026.
About the Role
RSK ADAS Ltd Agriculture and Land Management (ALM) team is looking for motivated and ambitious students to complete a 12-month placement. We are a leading national consultancy business working across the land, environment and agriculture sectors.
As an Agricultural Consultant placement student, you will gain experience across a variety of consultancy services and be involved in delivering contracts to a wide range of clients including farmers, landowners, agricultural supply chain, utility companies, local and national government and its agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support senior consultants in the provision of agricultural, environmental and farm business advice.
- Undertake farm/site visits to engage directly with farms, agricultural enterprises, and rural sites to provide hands-on consultancy and support.
- Carry out background research, literature reviews and data analysis.
- Draft technical reports.
- Use ADAS mapping software and modelling packages.
- Accompany lead consultants to client meetings and presentations. Contribute to sales and business development, writing proposals and tenders.
- Attend training events and conferences and build both personal and team profile and represent ADAS.
- Build internal and external contacts and develop own experience and expertise.
- Demonstrate positive thinking and a commercial approach to contracts.
- Other duties as requested by a manager, including working in other technical areas when required.
What You'll Gain:
- Experience across a variety of consultancy services.
- Support in delivering contracts to a wide range of clients.
- Opportunities to work on projects in other parts of the country.
- A wide range of training opportunities available.
- A benefits programme which includes discounted gym membership and staff discount scheme.
- Health cash plan and access to mental health support.
- Contributory Pension Scheme.
Attributes Required:
- Willingness to learn, seeking assistance when required, working as part of a team and be self-driven.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good numerical, research and analytical skills.
- Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- An understanding of UK agricultural practice and business issues.
- An awareness of current challenges facing farmers and land managers in terms of environmental, policy and financial issues.
- Flexibility in the range of work undertaken and working pattern.
- Full driving licence and own transport.
Travel and Expenses:
- When required to work at locations which require you to stay away from home the company will pay subsistence and accommodation rates within normal company policies.
- Mileage rate of 45p per mile for the use of your own vehicle, subject to having the necessary business insurance cover.
- No accommodation will be provided.
Application Information:
Applications will close on Sunday 15th November 2026.