Ecology Consultant

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About the role:

• We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic self-starter to join our team as an Ecology Consultant.
• This role will be based at our AtkinsRéalis office in Bangalore, IN.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Authoring technical ecological reports.
• Analysing bat sound data.
• As a proficient user of GIS, supporting with desk studies, scoping sites, records of protected species and biodiversity net gain assessments.
• Working to tight timescales and following an approved methodology will be key feature of the role.
• Being a team player and delivering responsibilities by meeting deadlines.
• Developing your technical skills through Continuing Professional Development.
• Managing your own time and workload in collaboration with other team members.
• Liaising with the UK team on a daily basis and building a good working relationship.
• Managing work enquiries and preparing bids under the guidance of more senior staff.
• Carrying out additional ad hoc activities as required by process leads.

Technical Competency:

Essential requirements:

• A degree in ecology/environmental sciences/environmental engineering.
• 3-4 years of experience working on ecology projects with experience in the UK region preferred.
• Experience in Anabat Insight/ Kaleidoscope.
• Proficient GIS skills (QGIS/ArcGIS).
• Working knowledge of UKHab classification and the Defra Metric will be preferred.
• Proficient ability to interpret, review and analyse data to produce reports.
• Understanding of UK and EU Wildlife Legislation, planning policies, and licensing requirements.

Desirable requirements:

• Previous experience of working in international projects.
• Project management experience including technical, financial and quality assurance aspects.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).

Behavioural Competency:

• Highly motivated and proactive, focused on achieving and delivering technical excellence.
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills with effective communication abilities.
• Strong in report writing, verbal communication, and presentation.
• Quick to learn and adapt on the job.
• Effective at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks concurrently.
• Capable of working independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Logical and organized in project delivery, following senior team members' instructions and guidance.
• Aware of how delivery time affects financial performance and proactively manages time, resources, and budget.
• Able to identify and communicate project or team concerns to the immediate Line Manager.
• Open to discussing career goals and aspirations.
• Willing to share information and knowledge with team members.
• Demonstrates initiative and basic leadership skills to direct a small work group.
• Compliant with Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

What We Can Offer You:

• Varied, interesting and meaningful work.
• A hybrid working environment with flexibility and great opportunities.
• Opportunities for training and, as the team grows, career progression or sideways moves.
• An opportunity to work within a large global multi-disciplinary consultancy on a mission to change the ways we approach business as usual.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We at AtkinsRéalis are 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.

Meeting Your Needs:

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Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview, and we’ll discuss any adjustments you might need.

Additional Information:

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