Senior​/Principal Ecologist

Senior/Principal Ecologist – Atkins

Réalis

Join the Atkins

Réalis team as a Senior/Principal Ecologist and help shape the future of cities and environments.

We have a wide range of projects on the go and we encourage our people to develop the career that best suits their interests. Our ecology team works across habitat creation, research, development and major infrastructure projects, driving nature‑positive schemes and informing policy.

We provide a flexible, inclusive working environment with full support for personal well‑being.

• Work individually and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Undertake ecological assessment and habitat design for a variety of development and nature recovery projects.
• Develop innovative, pragmatic approaches to ecological mitigation and compensation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and clients.
• Deliver clear, concise high‑quality ecological deliverables in line with current guidance and good practice.
• Act as ecology lead on projects and manage tasks and projects from bidding through to completion.

• A passion for ecology.
• A good working knowledge of the natural environment and wildlife legislation.
• Proficiency in UKHab surveys, Preliminary Ecological Assessment, Ecological Impact Assessment and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.
• Good report‑writing skills.
• Strong botanical skills (Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) level 3+ or equivalent).
• Experience in protected species survey, mitigation and licensing.
• Understanding the importance of work winning through both bidding and maintaining client relationships.
• Ability to manage ecology deliverables / projects from bidding through to completion.
• Membership of CIEEM or equivalent.
• Full driving licence.

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits tailored to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. We offer numerous training and professional development opportunities and a hybrid working culture with flexible holiday allowances.

Atkins

Réalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation that connects people, data and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems. We are committed to leading our clients across various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

This role may require security clearance; offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of UK residency of 5 years or longer.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.