Remote Ecology Lead for Nature-Positive Projects

Snc-Lavalin; Cambridge; Hybrid; 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

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.