Location
Cardiff or Bristol office

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
At AtkinsRéalis, our award-winning team of over 130 ecologists work throughout the UK delivering a diverse range of challenging and exciting projects that benefit our clients, biodiversity and society. To meet our growing workload, we are seeking an enthusiastic Bat Licensed Ecologist to join our Cardiff or Bristol office. You will have the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant and high-profile projects, many of which have won awards for biodiversity enhancements, innovation, and knowledge sharing. Our ecology team strives to make a positive difference to the natural environment by collaborating closely with other disciplines to ensure ecology is considered from the earliest stages of projects. This collaborative approach drives nature positive schemes we are proud of.

Your role will include client interaction, demonstrating an understanding of client requirements, supporting nationally important infrastructure projects, managing project programmes and budgets, planning and undertaking field surveys, analysing and interpreting survey results, designing and coordinating ecological mitigation, and authoring and reviewing ecological reports and licence applications. You will actively engage with other business areas to cross-sell and leverage AtkinsRéalis' capabilities, prepare bids, support strategic opportunities, build client relationships, and drive work-winning in the region. You will also provide innovation on projects and within the ecology team and may coach, mentor, and support other staff members in their development. Tailored mentoring and support will be provided towards achieving career goals such as Chartership, with relevant external and internal training courses reviewed with your mentor and Practice Manager.

About AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organisation connecting people, data, and technology to transform global infrastructure and energy systems. Together with industry partners and clients, and a global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional Information
This role may require security clearance, with offers of employment dependent on obtaining the relevant level. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of UK residency for 5 years or longer. Details of any current or previously held security clearance should not be included in your application or CV. AtkinsRéalis is committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We offer family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee resource groups to support all employees. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer valuing applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

Experience
- Holding a Natural England or Natural Resources Wales bat licence
- Experience working on Natural England or Natural Resources Wales mitigation licences as accredited agents
- 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 licence(s)
- 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 Order (DCO) process is advantageous

About you
- Full Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or actively working towards this
- A desire to contribute to the growth and development of the ecology team
- Strong client-facing skills with the ability to understand and meet client requirements
- Proactive in providing innovation and supporting colleagues through coaching and mentoring
- A full UK/EEC driving licence

Qualifications
- Natural England / Natural Resources Wales bat licence
- Full Membership or working towards membership of CIEEM