Location
Glasgow

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Shape the future of our cities and environments by joining AtkinsRéalis, where a wide variety of projects are underway, offering opportunities to develop your career aligned with your interests. Our ecology team works collaboratively across disciplines to ensure ecology is integrated from the earliest stages of projects, driving nature positive outcomes we are proud of. You will work both individually and as part of a team, engaging directly with clients to understand their requirements and leveraging internal expertise to deliver solutions. Responsibilities include leading large projects or frameworks, managing project programmes and budgets, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and engaging stakeholders. You will undertake technical checks and reviews of ecological reports and licence applications, conduct ecological assessments and habitat design for development and nature recovery projects, and support innovative ecological mitigation and compensation approaches. Delivering clear, high-quality ecological outputs in line with current guidance and best practice is essential. You may also coach and mentor colleagues and manage tasks and projects from inception to completion. AtkinsRéalis offers a flexible and inclusive working environment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing, supported by flexible and remote working policies and commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

About AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organisation connecting people, data, and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems globally. We are committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people through collaboration with industry partners and clients.

Additional Information
This role may require security clearance, dependent on the level required. The vetting process is conducted by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of UK residency for five years or longer. Details of any current or previous security clearance should not be included in your application. AtkinsRéalis is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We offer family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements, and support for all employees. As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria upon request at application.

Experience
- Demonstrable passion for ecology and strong working knowledge of the natural environment and wildlife legislation
- Experience working on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and familiarity with the Development Consent Order (DCO) process is desirable
- Proven ability to undertake and advise on UKHab surveys, Preliminary Ecological Assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments, and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments
- Strong botanical skills, ideally holding Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) level 3+ or equivalent botanical ability
- Experience in protected species survey, mitigation, and licensing
- Strong project management skills including technical, financial, and quality assurance aspects
- Experience in work winning through bidding and maintaining strong client relationships
- Ability to manage ecology deliverables and projects from bidding through to completion

About you
- Chartered or working towards chartership through the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), CEcol or CEnv
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage clients and stakeholders effectively
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently when required
- Committed to delivering high-quality ecological advice and outputs
- Holds a full UK/EEC driving licence

Qualifications
- Chartered status with CIEEM, CEcol or CEnv, or actively working towards this professional accreditation
- Relevant ecological and botanical qualifications supporting the role requirements