Ecologist

Snc-Lavalin; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holidays

Training & development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the United Kingdom is seeking an ecologist to contribute to development and nature recovery projects. You will undertake ecological assessments and habitat design, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and engage with stakeholders to deliver high-quality ecological deliverables.

The role offers flexible, hybrid working and opportunities for career development, with the chance to lead projects and advance biodiversity-net-gain initiatives.

Qualifications

• A passion for ecology.
• Knowledge of the natural environment and wildlife legislation.
• Ability to undertake UKHab surveys, PEA, EIA and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.
• Good report writing skills.
• Strong botanical skills (FISC level 3+).
• Experience in protected species survey, mitigation and licensing.
• Understanding of work winning, bidding and client relationships.
• Ability to manage ecology deliverables/projects from bidding through to completion.
• Membership of CIEEM or equivalent.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Work individually and in team settings to deliver ecological tasks.
• Undertake ecological assessments and habitat design for development and nature recovery projects.
• Develop innovative approaches to ecological mitigation and compensation.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders and clients.
• Deliver clear, high-quality ecological deliverables aligned with guidance.
• Act as ecology lead on projects and manage tasks.
• Oversee project and task management across engagements.

Skills

Ecology knowledge

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Team collaboration

Driving licence

Tools

GIS (QGIS/ArcGIS)

Environmental assessment tools

Job description

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. 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) work across a range of exciting habitat creation, research, development and major infrastructure projects; we also design new innovations and help inform policy. 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. We also understand that not everyone chooses to take the university route in terms of education - we are open to taking on ecologists without a degree and we are working closely with the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) to make entry into the environmental industry more inclusive for all. For us, it is the experience, knowledge and, above all, your ability to fit in well with our existing team of ecologists, that really matters.

Your role

• Working individually but also, 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.


• Acting as ecology lead on projects.


• Task / project management.

About you

• 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 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 / projects from bidding through to completion.


• Membership of CIEEM or equivalent.


• Full driving licence.

Reward & benefits

• 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.

About AtkinsRéalis

We are 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.

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.

Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis

• We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.


• Created by the integration of long‑standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people.


• We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end‑to‑end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital.


• The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.

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.