Senior/Principal Ecologist
Shape the future of our cities and environments. We are proud of our work across a wide variety of projects, and we build our success on the diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge of our people. When you join us you become part of a genuinely collaborative environment where everyone’s voice is valued and treated equally.
Your role
* Work individually and collaboratively within a team environment.
* Undertake ecological assessment and habitat design for a variety of development and nature recovery projects.
* Develop innovative and pragmatic approaches to ecological mitigation and compensation.
* Collaborate within multi‑disciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders and clients.
* Deliver clear, concise, high‑quality ecological deliverables in line with current guidance and best practice.
* Perform quality assurance of ecological deliverables.
* Act as ecology lead on projects, leading tasks and project management.
* Mentor staff and carry out line management.
About you
* A passion for ecology.
* Good working knowledge of the natural environment and wildlife legislation.
* Ability to undertake UKHab surveys, Preliminary Ecological Assessment, Ecological Impact Assessment, Habitats Regulations Assessment and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.
* Good report‑writing skills.
* Strong botanical skills, including a Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) level 3+ or demonstrable botanical ability matching this level.
* Experience in protected‑species survey, mitigation and licensing.
* Understanding of the importance of win‑through-bidding and maintaining strong client relationships.
* Ability to manage ecological deliverables and projects from bidding through to completion.
* Membership of CIEEM or equivalent and chartership (CEnv or CEcol) or the current ability to achieve chartership.
* Full driving licence.
Reward & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a comprehensive range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. You will have access to a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development, as well as a hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowance to balance a great job with a fulfilling personal life.
About AtkinsRéalis
We are a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We are committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Security clearance: This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will depend on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary it will be discussed during the interview. The vetting process is delivered by the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of UK residency of five years or longer.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be our best. We offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.
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