Location
Central London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Shape the future of our cities and environments by joining AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organisation. You will be part of a collaborative ecology team of over 130 specialists working on a wide range of habitat creation, research, development, and major infrastructure projects. Our team is passionate about making a positive difference to the natural environment by engaging early in projects to ensure ecology is considered from the outset, driving nature positive schemes.

In this client-facing role, you will support nationally important infrastructure projects by managing project programmes and budgets, planning and undertaking field surveys, analysing and interpreting survey results, and designing and coordinating ecological mitigation. You will author and review ecological reports and licence applications, including complex Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRAs).

You will actively engage with other business areas to cross-sell AtkinsRéalis' capabilities, prepare bids, support strategic opportunities, build client relationships, and drive work-winning in the region. Innovation is encouraged, and you may coach, mentor, and support other staff members in their development. Tailored mentoring and support will be provided to help you achieve career goals such as Chartership, with access to relevant internal and external training courses.

At AtkinsRéalis, we prioritise flexible and inclusive working environments with staff wellbeing at the centre of all decisions. We offer hybrid working options and flexible holiday allowances to help you balance a great job with a fulfilling personal life.

Experience
- Full Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or actively working towards this.
- Strong skills in report writing, including Preliminary Ecological Assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments, Biodiversity Chapters for Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessment (including Appropriate Assessment), and Protected Species Survey Licences.
- Experience authoring complex HRAs and/or local plan HRAs is highly desirable.
- Strong working knowledge and experience of UK habitat survey, habitat condition assessments, and the Defra Biodiversity Metric.
- Ideally, project management experience including technical, financial, and quality assurance aspects.
- Experience working on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and familiarity with the Development Consent process.

About you
You are a collaborative and innovative ecologist who values diversity of thought and expertise. You have excellent client-facing skills and a proactive approach to interdisciplinary engagement. You are motivated to mentor and support colleagues and are committed to continuous professional development. You thrive in a flexible and inclusive working environment and are passionate about making a positive impact on the natural environment.

Qualifications
Full Membership of CIEEM is required or active progress towards this. Relevant protected species survey licences are essential. We welcome candidates with diverse educational backgrounds and value experience, knowledge, and cultural fit above formal qualifications.