Ecologist — Hybrid Role with Field, Policy & Impact

slihrms; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holiday allowances

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an ecologist to join our interdisciplinary team across the UK. The role focuses on ecology input for infrastructure and natural environment projects, with field surveys, reporting and regulatory submissions.

You will contribute to Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, work with HMMPs, and support policy-informed habitat management. Flexible across the UK with hybrid opportunities and career development support.

Qualifications

• Membership of CIEEM or working toward it.
• Strong botanical knowledge and field ID skills.
• Understanding Biodiversity Net Gain legislation and methods.
• Experience with HMMPs and ecological reporting.
• Knowledge of UK Habitat surveys and Defra metrics.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support nationally important infrastructure projects and manage project programmes and budgets.
• Plan and conduct field surveys; analyse survey results.
• Design and coordinate ecological mitigation.
• Author ecological reports and licence applications.
• Engage with other business areas and drive team innovation.
• Receive mentoring and training toward career goals.

Skills

CIEEM member

Botanical skills

Field Identification

Biodiversity Net Gain

HMMP writing

BDD metrics knowledge

Driving licence

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an ecologist to join our interdisciplinary team across the UK. The role focuses on ecology input for infrastructure and natural environment projects, with field surveys, reporting and regulatory submissions.

You will contribute to Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, work with HMMPs, and support policy-informed habitat management. Flexible across the UK with hybrid opportunities and career development support.