Junior Ecologist

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom

At Atkins

Réalis we are a world leading design, engineering, and project management organization. We work to connect people, data, and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Our aim is to focus on excellence and innovation, transforming our clients' businesses and employee opportunities.

Our team of over 140 ecologists work throughout the United Kingdom to deliver a diverse range of challenging and exciting projects that benefit our clients, biodiversity, society, and planet.

To meet our growing project workload and help us design and apply new approaches to the work we do, we are looking for experienced and enthusiastic Ecologists to join our Newcastle upon Tyne team. By choosing to join us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant, high-profile, and exciting projects, with many of our projects winning awards for biodiversity enhancements, innovation, and knowledge sharing.

Our ecology team also won the inaugural CIEEM Large-Scale Consultancy of the Year Award in 2018 and has been highly commended in the same award category each year thereafter.

• Providing ecological input to a varied range of projects across different sectors.
• Undertaking field surveys for a range of protected species and habitats and managing survey data.
• Planning and coordinating field surveys, analysing and interpreting survey results using approaches such as biodiversity net gain or natural capital.
• Designing and coordinating ecological mitigation works.
• Authoring ecological reports such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impacts Assessments, Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments, Precautionary Methods of Working, and more.
• Authoring protected species license applications.
• Managing work enquiries, preparing bids, and building client relationships.
• Managing work enquiries and preparing bids under the guidance of more senior staff.
• Collaborating with our Atkins
  
  Réalis multi-disciplinary teams and undertaking stakeholder engagement.

• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or be on the route of obtaining membership (Atkins
  
  Réalis to cover membership costs).
• A degree in ecology, biology, zoology, or closely related field (desirable but not essential).
• Experience in UK Habitat survey (Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) level 3+, or demonstrable experience equating to this level would be desirable) and protected species survey.
• At least one protected species survey license (desirable but not essential).
• A strong understanding of UK wildlife legislation, planning policies, licensing requirements, and best practice survey techniques.
• Good understanding of BNG/ application of biodiversity enhancements (working project experience desirable).
• Experience of producing ecological reports, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisal reports and Ecological Impact Assessment reports.
• Strong collaborative behaviors to interface with multi-disciplinary teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
• A full, valid UK driving licence.

At Atkins

Réalis we are fully committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and work hard to make everyone feel respected, empowered, and able to realise their full potential as important and valued members of our team. Flexible working is a core part of our culture, and we appreciate that different people have different priorities. We recognize that a healthy work/life balance is integral to wellbeing, and we are extremely supportive of individual requirements for flexible and remote working.

The ideal candidate would be looking to work in a hybrid manner, based at our Newcastle upon Tyne office with the opportunity to undertake ecological surveys across the country and further afield where the chance arises.

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 the best we can be. 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 ability.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you  vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.