Senior Ecologist

Overview

Shape the future of our cities and environments. You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.

We're passionate about what we do but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this is a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life. Our ecology team truly strives to make a positive difference to the natural environment, working closely with other disciplines across our business to engage in projects from the outset, ensuring ecology is considered at the earliest possible stage.

This collaborative working helps drive forward nature‑positive schemes that we are proud of. Our award‑winning team of over 130 ecologists, including the President of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) and three CIEEM Fellows, work across a range of exciting habitat creation, research, development and major infrastructure projects; we also design new innovations and help inform policy.

• Work individually and collaboratively in 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 and high‑quality ecological deliverables in line with current guidance and good practice.
• Assure quality of ecological deliverables.
• Act as ecology lead on projects, managing tasks and projects.
• Mentor staff and provide line management.

• A passion for ecology.
• A good working knowledge of the natural environment and wildlife legislation.
• The ability to conduct UKHab surveys, Preliminary Ecological Assessment, Ecological Impact Assessment, Habitats Regulations Assessment and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.
• Strong 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.
• An understanding of the importance of work‑winning, through both bidding and maintaining strong client relationships.
• The ability to manage ecology 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.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and a fulfilling personal life.

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We are Atkins

Réalis, 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're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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 five years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to or include in your application or CV details of any current or previously held security clearance.

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. So, 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.