Senior​/Principal Ecologist; BNG specialist

Senior Ecologist (London/Bedford/Woodbridge)

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.

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. 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, design new innovations and help inform policy.

At Atkins Réalis our people are the foundation of our business and that’s why we put our people first. We provide an incredibly flexible and inclusive working environment with staff wellbeing at the centre of all our decisions. We also understand that not everyone chooses the university route; we are open to ecologists without a degree and work closely with CIEEM to make entry into the environmental industry more inclusive.

• Working individually and collaboratively in a team environment
• Undertaking ecological assessment and habitat design for a variety of development and nature recovery projects
• Developing innovative and pragmatic approaches to ecological mitigation and compensation
• Collaborating within multi‑disciplinary teams and engaging with stakeholders/clients
• Delivering clear and concise, high quality ecological deliverables in line with current guidance and good practice
• Quality assurance of ecological deliverables
• Acting as ecology lead on projects
• Task / project management
• Mentoring staff
• Line management

• A passion for ecology
• A good working knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain legislation, policy and methods, the natural environment and wildlife legislation
• The ability to undertake BNG assessments including feasibility, baseline and post‑works assessments
• Good report‑writing skills, including experience of authoring Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans (HMMPs)
• Strong botanical skills, including at least a Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) level 4 or matching botanical ability
• Competent use of GIS and/or other geospatial applications
• 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/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 career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your 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.

We’re 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, clients and global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.

Security clearance: This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. It will be discussed with you  vetting process is delivered by the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 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 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.

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