Senior Ornithology Ecologist — Remote & Impactful

AtkinsRéalis; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced ecologist to lead ornithological surveys, design fieldwork, and coordinate mitigation for major infrastructure projects. You’ll work across the ecology team, preparing reports, licences, and biodiversity chapters while engaging with clients and other disciplines to drive successful outcomes.

We value Chartered membership (or active progression toward it), strong report writing, and practical knowledge of UK habitat surveys.

Qualifications

• Lead bird surveys per CIEEM Competency Framework.
• Experience with ornithological surveys and multi-season datasets.
• Full Membership of CIEEM or actively working towards this.
• Experience with UK Habitat surveys and the Defra Biodiversity Metric.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and hold a driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Client facing interactions – understand clients’ requirements.
• Support on nationally important infrastructure projects, managing programmes and budgets.
• Plan and undertake field surveys; analyse survey results.
• Design and coordinate ecological mitigation.
• Author and check ecological reports and licence applications.
• Engage with other areas to cross-sell capabilities and support bids.
• Mentor and support other staff; contribute to career development.
• Mentoring toward Chartership and tailored training with the Practice Manager.

Skills

Bird survey expertise

CIEEM competency

Report writing

Field surveys planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

CIEEM membership

Project coordination

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced ecologist to lead ornithological surveys, design fieldwork, and coordinate mitigation for major infrastructure projects. You’ll work across the ecology team, preparing reports, licences, and biodiversity chapters while engaging with clients and other disciplines to drive successful outcomes.

We value Chartered membership (or active progression toward it), strong report writing, and practical knowledge of UK habitat surveys.