Senior​/Principal Ecologist; bat or ornithological specialist

Overview

Shape the future of our cities and environments.

You might know us for the great work we do across a wide variety of projects. We’re proud to say it’s thanks to our people’s diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. Joining us means becoming part of a 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. We offer 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 approach drives 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—works across a range of exciting habitat creation, research, development and major infrastructure projects; we also design new innovations and help inform policy.

At Atkins

Réalis, people are the foundation of our business and that’s why we put them first. We provide an incredibly flexible and inclusive working environment with staff wellbeing front and centre of all decisions.

We also understand that not everyone chooses the university route in terms of education – we are open to taking on ecologists without a degree and we are working closely with CIEEM to make entry into the environmental industry more inclusive for all. For us, the experience, knowledge and, above all, your ability to fit in well with our existing team of ecologists really matters.

• 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/clients
• Deliver clear, concise, high‑quality ecological deliverables in line with current guidance and good practice
• Ensure quality assurance of ecological deliverables
• Act as ecology lead on projects
• Manage tasks and projects
• Mentor staff
• Provide line management

• Passion for ecology
• Strong working knowledge of the natural environment and wildlife legislation
• Ability to undertake UKHab surveys, Preliminary Ecological Assessment, Ecological Impact Assessment, Habitats Regulations Assessment and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments
• Good report writing skills
• Strong bat or ornithological skills
• Experience in protected species survey, mitigation and licensing
• Understanding of the importance of work winning, through both bidding and maintaining strong client relationships
• Ability to manage ecology deliverables/projects from bidding through to completion
• Membership of CIEEM or equivalent and Chartership (CEnv or CEcol) or 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 broad range of benefits you can tailor to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Take advantage of numerous opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills. Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job with a fulfilling personal life.

We’re 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 a range of end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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