Overview
Sustainably Managing Rivers. At AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies, with over 50,000 employees worldwide. We offer more than just a job—an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment. We have a multi-disciplinary Sustainable River Management team within our Water Management Consultancy group that creates award-winning habitats. The team continues to grow and now has over 45 specialists across the country. We have a reputation for technical excellence, innovation and actively shaping the future of our industry. We are a friendly and approachable team who enjoy the work we do and have fun while doing it.
We are seeking to expand our award-winning Sustainable River Management team. If you want to deliver interesting and significant projects, influence environmental outcomes at the project level and beyond, and work within a culture of wellbeing, innovation and inclusivity, this is the place for you. We are looking for a well-motivated candidate to join our dynamic team and help deliver exciting projects. You should have a background in the environmental sector and experience in one or more of the following: nature-based solutions, fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, hydro-ecology, aquatic ecology, wetlands or catchment science.
Our team is close-knit, technically progressive and offers a wonderful opportunity to work with like-minded specialists. We operate national and international technical networks to develop and share the best ideas and practice in our industry. We encourage the production of papers and articles and support staff in presenting their work at conferences. We support staff in their career progression towards chartership and beyond. This is an exceptional environment for developing technical and commercial skills.
We value flexible working and encourage working from different offices across the region, flexible hours and home working. We also support part-time workers who are an essential component of our team. The role would preferably be based in our Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Oxford, London/Epsom, Manchester or Peterborough offices, but you would also work with specialists from our other national office bases as required (including Derby and Swansea).
We work for clients across the UK and overseas, including central government, regulators, water companies, NGOs and local authorities. Preferred locations: Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, London/Epsom, Manchester, Oxford or Peterborough. Other locations would be considered as appropriate.
Responsibilities
* To support the delivery of a wide range of catchment science projects with a focus on nature-based solutions and delivering multiple benefits, recognizing the different challenges and drivers for working with nature. There is a particular focus around rivers and wetlands.
* Leading projects and teams to deliver multidisciplinary solutions.
* Collaborative working with other AtkinsRéalis’ specialists to deliver habitat design, river and wetland management and restoration; Biodiversity Net Gain; river realignments; Water Framework Directive (WFD) compliance assessments and environmental assessments/EIAs.
* Liaise with internal and external project teams to deliver the best environmental options.
* Work effectively as part of a team and with other professionals throughout AtkinsRéalis to provide a consistent and integrated service to clients.
* Maintain a flexible, hands-on, proactive approach to work and be able to work independently as well as part of a wider team in a commercial environment.
What You Can Bring
* A degree in a relevant discipline and a relevant postgraduate qualification is essential (with a focus on Water/Catchment Management/River processes).
* Experience in working with nature and undertaking environmental surveys related to river, wetland and catchment systems and using data to drive evidence-based solutions.
* Experience of leading projects of this type and managing project teams.
* Numeracy, literacy and familiarity with IT and software appropriate to the tasks undertaken.
* Experience in GIS, Excel, VBA, Python would be beneficial, but not essential.
* Understand the principles behind the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG).
* A valid driving licence and availability for travel across the UK and occasionally overseas where appropriate would be beneficial.
* Strong collaborative working skills, high motivation, delivery of technical excellence, good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills.
Why work for AtkinsRéalis?
We are ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, and have been recognized by The Times as a top employer for women. Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, data, and new approaches to help clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. As the work becomes more complex, our employees challenge the status quo. We are committed to engineering better for people and the planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through community housing. We support diversity and inclusion through active employee networks and inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and dedicated networks to support staff from different backgrounds.
Security Clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will depend on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, the vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of UK residency of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role, please do not mention or include in your application details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and, from day one, offer family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.
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