Senior Ecologist / Principal Ecologist

AtkinsRealis UK

Cardiff, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Ukhab surveys
Ecological impact assessment
Habitats regulations assessment
Our ecology team truly strives to make a positive difference to the natural environment, by working closely with other disciplines across our business to engage in projects from the outset, ensuring ecology is considered at the earliest possible stage

Job Summary

  • Our ecology team truly strives to make a positive difference to the natural environment, by working closely with other disciplines across our business to engage in projects from the outset, ensuring ecology is considered at the earliest possible stage.
  • Our award‑winning team of over 130 ecologists (including the President of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) and three CIEEM Fellows) work across a range of exciting habitat creation, research, development and major infrastructure projects; we also design new innovations and help inform policy.
  • We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Matching Summary

Our ecology team truly strives to make a positive difference to the natural environment, by working closely with other disciplines across our business to engage in projects from the outset, ensuring ecology is considered at the earliest possible stage.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • UKHab surveys
  • Ecological Impact Assessment
  • Habitats Regulations Assessment
  • Biodiversity Net Gain assessments
  • protected species survey
  • client relationship management

Nice-to-have

  • passion for ecology
  • collaborative environment
  • flexible and remote working
  • inclusive working environment
  • nature positive schemes

Key Requirements

  • Good working knowledge of natural environment and wildlife legislation
  • Good report writing skills
  • Strong botanical skills, including FISC level 3+
  • Experience in protected species mitigation and licensing
  • Membership of CIEEM or equivalent
  • Chartership (CEnv or CEcol) or ability to achieve
  • Full driving licence

Work Rights

Security clearance may be required

Tailored Resume

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