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Ecologist/Senior Ecologist

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Overview

At AtkinsRéalis, our team of ecologists work throughout the UK to deliver a diverse range of challenging and exciting projects that benefit our clients, biodiversity and society.

To meet our growing project workload and help us design and apply new approaches to our work, we are looking for an enthusiastic Ecologist to join our Glasgow office.

Joining us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant and high-profile projects, with many of our projects winning awards for biodiversity enhancements, innovation, and knowledge sharing. Our ecology team also won the inaugural CIEEM Large-Scale Consultancy of the Year Award in 2018 and has been highly commended in the same award category each year thereafter.

At AtkinsRéalis we are fully committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and work hard to make everyone feel respected, empowered and able to realise their full potential as important members of our team. Flexible working is a core part of our culture and we appreciate that different people have different priorities. We recognise that a healthy work/life balance is integral to wellbeing and we are extremely supportive of individual requirements for flexible and remote working.

Your Role

  • Providing ecological input to a varied range of projects across different sectors, including leading on infrastructure projects, managing project programmes and budgets.
  • Collaborating with our multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Planning, coordinating and undertaking field surveys; analysing and interpreting survey results.
  • Designing and co-ordinating ecological mitigation.
  • Authoring and checking a range of ecological reports and licence applications.
  • Managing work enquiries, preparing bids and building client relationships
  • Candidate will actively identify, raise, manage and mitigate risks, particularly within a Project/Framework environment.
  • Candidate will proactively provide innovation on projects and within the ecology team.
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Location

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-146235

Salary range

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About You

  • A degree in ecology or closely related field.
  • Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), or equivalent. AtkinsRéalis to cover membership costs.
  • An understanding of requirement for biodiversity enhancements in line with National Planning Framework 4, and direct experience of applying this on projects or demonstrable understanding of the principles.
  • Ideally Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) Level 3 or above, or be able to demonstrate that skills are equivalent to this.
  • Strong skills in report writing, including preparing Preliminary Ecological Assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments. Experience in preparing Biodiversity Chapters for Environmental Impact Assessments and Habitats Regulations Assessment (including Appropriate Assessment) is desirable but not essential.
  • Strong protected species survey skills, including demonstrable competency to capable level in line with CIEEM's Competency Framework to lead protected species surveys is essential. Specialist skills in ornithology are desirable.
  • Ability to lead small-scale projects.
  • Protected species survey licence(s) are desirable but not essential. A NatureScot bat licenced ecologist is particularly desirable.
  • Strong collaborative behaviours to interface with multi-disciplinary teams, market teams, and other stakeholders.
  • Demonstrable project management experience including technical, financial and quality assurance aspects. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in leading ecological elements of a larger projects including survey co-ordination, data management, scope development, early warnings and risk management.
  • A full UK/EEC driving licence.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. 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.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're 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.

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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.

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.

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