Assistant Ecologist / Ecologist

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, we are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Ecologist or Ecologist to join our Bristol office and the South West region. The ideal candidate would be looking to work in a hybrid manner undertaking surveys across the South West (and occasionally into South Wales) and also collaborate with the Bristol Ecology Team, and other disciplines, in the 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.

We are proud to promote nature-based solutions across a range of market sectors; collaborating with clients to positively contribute to the carbon net zero agenda and biodiversity and climate emergencies. We are particularly passionate about the implementation of biodiversity net gain on our projects and have placed ourselves at the forefront of this approach.

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 at AtkinsRéalis 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.

What you will be doing:

• Providing ecological support to a varied range of projects across different sectors.
• Planning, co-ordinating and undertaking a range of field surveys.
• Analysing and interpreting survey results using approaches such as biodiversity net gain or natural capital.
• Authoring ecological reports and licence applications.
• Assisting with bid preparation and building client relationships.
• Collaborating with internal AtkinsRéalis multi-disciplinary teams and undertaking stakeholder engagement.

About you:

Ideally, you would have the following attributes / qualifications / memberships:

• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), or an application in process (AtkinsRéalis to cover membership costs).
• A degree or masters in ecology or closely related field.
• Demonstrable ecological knowledge.
• Experience in UK Habitat surveys and/or Biodiversity Net Gain is desirable but not essential.
• A full, clean driving licence.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries.
• Paid overtime and/or TOIL system.
• 25 days annual leave, plus paid bank holidays, plus the ability to buy up to 15 extra days!
• Paid professional memberships.
• Paid for individual iPhone and use of team iPad for work purposes.
• Tailored training and mentoring schemes to advance your career.
• Opt-in flexible benefits such as medical insurance, gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, child care vouchers, charitable giving, additional pension contributions.

And so much more.

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What we offer? 

AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements.  As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office. 

Rewards and Benefits: 

We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

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Training: 

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions. 

Additional Information: 

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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. 

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