Location
Glasgow, Atlantic Square York Street

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

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 you the opportunity to develop your career in line with your interests. Our ecology team works collaboratively across disciplines to ensure ecology is considered from the earliest stages of projects, driving forward nature positive schemes that we are proud of. You will support nationally important infrastructure projects by managing programmes and budgets, planning and undertaking field surveys, analysing and interpreting results, and designing and coordinating ecological mitigation. You will author and review ecological reports and licence applications, engage with other business areas to cross-sell and leverage AtkinsRéalis' capabilities, prepare bids, build client relationships, and contribute to work-winning activities in the region. You may also coach and mentor colleagues and receive tailored support towards career goals such as Chartership, with access to internal and external training courses. AtkinsRéalis offers a flexible and inclusive working environment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing, hybrid working culture, and flexible holiday allowances to support a balanced personal and professional life.

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 relevant level being obtained. The vetting process is conducted by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of UK residency for 5 years or longer. Details of current or previous security clearance should not be included in applications. AtkinsRéalis is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and supporting employees through family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee resource groups. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer interviews to all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria.

Experience
- Skilled ornithological surveyor with demonstrable competency and proven experience to capable level in line with CIEEM's Competency Framework to lead bird surveys
- Experience across assemblage and species-specific surveys, with a focus on Scottish/upland species desirable
- Experience in survey design and data interpretation for multi-season ornithological surveys
- Experience of territory and collision risk analysis desirable
- Experience holding or having held Schedule 1 survey licences strongly desirable; experience as assistant or agent on Schedule 1 licences also favourable
- Ability and willingness to coordinate and lead other protected species surveys and produce deliverables in line with good practice guidance
- 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 viewed favourably
- Ability and willingness to travel to sites across Scotland, holding a full UK/EEC driving licence

About you
- Full Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), or actively working towards this
- Strong report writing skills including preparation of Preliminary Ecological Assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments, Biodiversity Chapters for Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessment (including Appropriate Assessment), and protected species survey licence applications
- Strong working knowledge and experience of UK habitat survey, habitat condition assessments, and the Defra Biodiversity Metric
- Desire to contribute to the growth and development of the ecology team
- Ability to fit well within the existing team and contribute positively to a collaborative working environment

Qualifications
- While a degree is not mandatory, relevant experience, knowledge, and ability to integrate with the team are essential
- Commitment to professional development and career progression, including support towards achieving Chartership