Lead Bat-Licensed Ecologist — Projects & Mentorship

AtkinsRéalis; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Bat Licensed Ecologist to join our Cardiff or Bristol team. The role involves client-facing duties, field surveys, and designing ecological mitigation while coordinating licence applications. You will develop reports, engage with other disciplines, and help drive work-winning in the region.

You will contribute to career development, with mentoring and tailored support toward Chartership, while benefiting from our hybrid working culture and diverse project portfolio.

Qualifications

• Natural England / Natural Resources Wales bat licence.
• Experience with mitigation licences as accredited agents.
• Full Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or working towards.
• Strong report writing for ecological assessments and licences.
• Knowledge of UK Habitat survey and Defra Biodiversity Metric.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage client requirements and interact with clients directly.
• Support on nationally important infrastructure projects with programmes and budgets.
• Plan and undertake field surveys and analyse results.
• Design ecological mitigation and co-ordinate licensing work.
• Author and check ecological reports and licence applications.
• Engage across disciplines and help win work in the region.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to career development.

Skills

Bat licence

Project management

Report writing

Client liaison

Mentoring

Education

CIEEM membership

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Bat Licensed Ecologist to join our Cardiff or Bristol team. The role involves client-facing duties, field surveys, and designing ecological mitigation while coordinating licence applications. You will develop reports, engage with other disciplines, and help drive work-winning in the region.

You will contribute to career development, with mentoring and tailored support toward Chartership, while benefiting from our hybrid working culture and diverse project portfolio.