Job Description
The AtkinsRéalis Environment Practice is looking to hire a talented and enthusiastic Assistant Environmental Scientist to join our water management team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in fieldwork as well as desk-based assessment work to assist the wider Environment Practice.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, well-motivated and dedicated Assistant Environmental Scientist to join our dynamic team and help deliver exciting projects. The primary focus of this role will be on fieldwork as well as providing hands-on support for a variety of desk-based environmental projects. The ideal candidate will enjoy working outdoors, be detail-oriented, and have a strong interest in environmental science. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in various environmental disciplines and contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference.
We value flexible working and encourage flexible hours and home working. The role can be based from our AtkinsRéalis Oxford office, but you would also work with specialists from our other national office bases as required (including Epsom, Bristol, Birmingham, Derby, Peterborough, Warrington, Glasgow, and Swansea).
We work for clients across the UK and overseas, including central government, regulators, water companies, NGOs, and local authorities.
Responsibilities:
* To support the delivery of a wide range of environmental projects with a focus on water quality, hydrometry, Water Framework Directive, and environmental assessment/EIA through collaborative working with other AtkinsRéalis specialists.
* To work effectively as part of a team and with other professionals (environmental scientists, ecologists, engineers, planners) throughout AtkinsRéalis to provide a consistent and integrated service to our clients.
* To succeed within this role, you must have a flexible, ‘hands-on’ proactive approach to your work. You must be able to work independently as well as part of a wider team.
Requirements:
* A degree in a relevant discipline is essential. The role would require experience in undertaking and managing the delivery of environmental surveys related to river, wetland, and catchment systems.
* Candidates will need to demonstrate that this includes field experience in different river environments across the UK. The individual should have a proven ability to undertake and deliver thorough technical investigations, presenting findings in a well-structured, concise manner (verbal or written), supported by evidence.
* Candidates need to have a proven ability to write reports in concise, plain English appropriate for audiences ranging from technical specialists to the general public. The role requires the individual to be numerate, literate, and familiar with IT and software relevant to the tasks undertaken.
* The candidate should be enthusiastic about developing new ways of processing, analyzing, and presenting data.
* Must hold a full UK driving license (or equivalent) and be able to drive a manual vehicle, with flexibility to travel to different project sites as required.
The Individual:
The candidate should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive; focused on achieving and delivering technical excellence and sustainable outcomes. The individual should be skilled in collaborative working, have good interpersonal skills, and be able to communicate effectively. They should be flexible, adaptable, and willing to take on new challenges. Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills are essential.
Why work for AtkinsRéalis?
We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once they join. We've also been recognized as one of the Times Top 50 employers for women.
Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches, and data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programs for essential future infrastructure. As work becomes more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.
We're committed to engineering better for people and the planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero program to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We support active employee networks promoting awareness and allyship for under-represented groups, and programs supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces personnel, and professionals returning after career breaks.
Security clearance:
This role may require security clearance, and offers of employment depend on obtaining the relevant level. The vetting process is managed by UKSV and may require proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or longer. Please do not mention or include details of current or previous security clearance in your application or CV.
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, offering family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
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