Associate Ecologist

slihrms; Epsom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holiday allowances

Training & development

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks an experienced ecologist to drive multi-disciplinary projects and engage with clients and stakeholders across the region. You will manage programmes and budgets, review ecological reports, and contribute to nature-positive outcomes from bidding through delivery.

The role requires Chartered status with CIEEM (CEcol or CEnv) or active progression, strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, and experience with Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.

Qualifications

• A passion for ecology and a strong track record in delivering ecological projects.
• Chartered status with CIEEM (CEcol or CEnv) or actively working towards it.
• Experience with Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and familiarity with the DCO process.
• Ability to undertake UKHab surveys, Preliminary Ecological Assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams, leading on projects or frameworks.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders, understand requirements and develop relationships.
• Oversee project programmes and budgets; coach and mentor colleagues as needed.
• Review ecological reports and licence applications to ensure quality and compliance.
• Deliver high-quality ecological deliverables aligned with guidance and best practice.

Skills

Ecology

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Wildlife legislation

Education

Chartered ecologist (CIEEM CEcol/CEnv)

Job description

Overview

Shape the future of our cities and environments. Join our organisation, where we have a huge variety of projects on-the-go at any one time. So when you start this role with us, it could take your career wherever your interests lie. You'll find everyone here is willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed, and we're ready to help you grow. When it comes to living your life, we want you to get the most out of it. So talk to us about all our flexible and remote working policies that can support your personal priorities. Also, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality, as well as being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer.' Our ecology team truly strives to make a positive difference to the natural environment, by 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 to drive forward nature positive schemes that we are proud of. At AtkinsRéalis our people are the foundation of our business and that's why we put our people first. With this in mind, we provide an incredibly flexible and inclusive working environment with staff wellbeing being front and centre of all of our decisions.

Your role

• Working individually but also, collaboratively, in a team environment.
• Client facing/client interaction - The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of clients' requirements and be able to reach back into the business to get the support required to fulfil those requirements and develop relationships/work.
• Leading on large projects or frameworks, inputting or overseeing project programmes and budgets.
• Collaborating within multi‑disciplinary teams and engaging with stakeholders / clients.
• Interdisciplinary engagement - the candidate will 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.
• Undertaking technical check and review of a range of ecological reports and licence applications.
• Undertaking ecological assessment and habitat design for a variety of development and nature recovery projects.
• Supporting on developing innovative and pragmatic approaches to ecological mitigation and compensation.
• Delivering clear and concise, high quality ecological deliverables in line with current guidance and good practice.
• Candidate may coach, mentor and support other staff members in their development.
• Task / project management.

About you

• A passion for ecology.
• An exemplary working knowledge of the natural environment and wildlife legislation.
• Chartered through the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), CEcol or CEnv or actively working towards this.
• Experience of working on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and familiarity with the Development Consent Order (DCO) process, would be viewed favourably.
• The ability to undertake and technically advise on UKHab surveys, Preliminary Ecological Assessment, Ecological Impact Assessment and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.
• Ideally strong botanical skills, including Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) level 3+, or demonstrable botanical ability matching this level.
• Strong project management experience including technical, financial and quality assurance aspects.
• Experience in protected species survey, mitigation and licensing.
• An understanding and demonstratable experience of work winning, through both bidding and maintaining strong client relationships.
• The ability to manage ecology deliverables / projects from bidding through to completion.
• A full UK/EEC driving licence.

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. Be rewarded. Find out more.

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. Find out more.

Additional information

Security clearance

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