Senior Ecologist Shape the future of our cities and environments. We are proud of the diversity of thought and expertise that drives our work across a wide variety of projects. When you join us, you will become part of a genuinely collaborative environment where everyone’s voice is valued and treated equally. We are passionate about what we do, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Flexible and remote working policies are designed to help you get the most out of life outside of work. 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 to drive forward nature positive schemes that we are proud of. Your Purpose

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 and concise, high quality ecological deliverables in line with current guidance and good practice. Quality assurance of ecological deliverables. Act as ecology lead on projects, task and project management. Mentor staff and line manage.

What You Can Bring

A passion for ecology. A good working knowledge of the natural environment and wildlife legislation. The ability to undertake UKHab surveys, preliminary ecological assessment, ecological impact assessment, habitats regulations assessment and biodiversity net gain assessments. Good report writing skills. Strong botanical skills, including 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.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis We are ranked as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies and the Times Top 50 employers for women. Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and data to help clients deliver end‑to‑end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. We are committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net‑Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We proudly support active employee networks that create awareness and allyship for under‑represented groups and community programmes outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex‑forces and professionals returning after career breaks. Security Clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not reference or include any current or previously held security clearance in your application or CV. Equal Opportunities Employer We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one we offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. #J-18808-Ljbffr