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Senior/Principal Ecologist with Ornithology Specialism

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom | Epsom, Surrey, England, United Kingdom | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom | Bristol, Bristol, England, United Kingdom | Manchester, England, United Kingdom | Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Overview

At AtkinsRéalis, our team of ecologists work throughout the UK to deliver a diverse range of challenging and exciting projects that benefit our clients, biodiversity and society.

As we grow and expand our portfolio across Scotland, supporting an increasing pipeline of projects and clients spanning all areas of infrastructure development and upgrade, we are seeking an enthusiastic Senior/Principal Ecologist to join our established Scottish ecology team. This role will support our clients, contribute to the development of new approaches to our work, and offer the opportunity to develop a career across all aspects of project delivery, working on projects that shape Scotland's'infrastructure and natural environment. Although you will be aligned to our Glasgow office, all locations will be considered.

Joining us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant and high-profile projects, with many of our projects winning awards for biodiversity enhancements, innovation, and knowledge sharing. Our ecology team have previously been awarded CIEEM Large-Scale Consultancy of the Year Award and been highly commended over a number of years.

At AtkinsRéalis, we want everyone to feel that they belong, and we work hard to make sure . Flexible working is a core part of our culture and we appreciate that different people have different priorities. We recognise that a healthy work/life balance is integral to wellbeing and we are extremely supportive of individual requirements for flexible and remote working.

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Your role

  • Client facing/client interaction – The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of clients' requirements.
  • Supporting on nationally important infrastructure projects, managing project programmes and budgets.
  • Planning and undertaking field surveys; analysing and interpreting survey results.
  • Designing and co‑ordinating ecological mitigation.
  • Authoring and checking a range of ecological reports and licence applications.
  • Interdisciplinary engagement – the candidate will actively seek to engage with other areas of the business, seeking opportunities to cross sell and leverage AtkinsRéalis' capabilities, preparing bids, supporting on strategic opportunities, building client relationships (internal and external) and driving work‑winning in the region.
  • Candidate will proactively provide innovation on projects and within the ecology team.
  • Candidate may coach, mentor and support other staff members in their development.
  • This role will have tailored mentoring and support towards achieving career goals, such as Chartership.
  • Appropriate training courses external and internal will be reviewed with your mentor and Practice Manager.
Environment & geoscience Sciences

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-153139

Salary range

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About you

  • Skilled ornithological surveyor including demonstrable competency and proven experience to capable level in line with CIEEM's Competency Framework to lead bird surveys.
  • Range of experience across surveys for both assemblage and species-specific surveys with a focus on Scottish/upland species desirable.
  • Experience in survey design and data interpretation for multi‑season ornithological surveys. Experience of territory and collision risk analysis is desirable.
  • The experience and ability to hold or have held Schedule 1 survey licences is strongly desirable. Demonstrable experience of working as an assistant or agent on a Schedule 1 licence will also be looked upon favourably.
  • Ability and willingness to coordinate and lead other protected species surveys and production of deliverables in line with relevant good practice guidance.
  • Full Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), or actively working towards this.
  • Strong skills in report writing, including preparing Preliminary Ecological Assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments, Biodiversity Chapters for Ecological Impact Assessments and Habitats Regulations Assessment (including Appropriate Assessment) and Protected species survey licence(s).
  • Strong working knowledge and experience of UK Habitat survey, habitat condition assessments, and the Defra Biodiversity Metric.
  • Ideally project management experience including technical, financial and quality assurance aspects.
  • Experience of working on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and familiarity with the Development Consent Order (DCO) process, would be viewed favourably.
  • A desire to contribute to the growth and development of the team.
  • Ability and willingness to travel for to site across Scotland, including a full UK/EEC driving licence.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

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

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. 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.

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Additional information

Security clearance

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 at interview. The 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.

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. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

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