Freshwater Ecologist

AtkinsRealis

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Not specified; competitive salaries mentioned; tai...
Hybrid
Degree in relevant discipline
River and wetland habitat assessments
Uk nature conservation legislation knowledge
This role offers the opportunity to deliver river and wetland environmental assessments while supporting the restoration of aquatic systems across the UK and overseas

Job Summary

  • This role offers the opportunity to deliver river and wetland environmental assessments while supporting the restoration of aquatic systems across the UK and overseas.
  • The company provides a flexible working culture with no fixed hours or requirement for a full-time contract, alongside strong support for career progression towards chartership.
  • Candidates will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including engineers and planners to secure positive environmental outcomes for diverse clients ranging from government regulators to NGOs.

Matching Summary

This role offers the opportunity to deliver river and wetland environmental assessments while supporting the restoration of aquatic systems across the UK and overseas.

Salary

Not specified; Competitive salaries mentioned; Tailored benefits available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Degree in relevant discipline
  • River and wetland habitat assessments
  • UK nature conservation legislation knowledge
  • GIS and Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Collaborative multi-disciplinary working

Nice-to-have

  • Post-graduate qualification in freshwater ecology
  • Willingness to work towards chartership
  • Experience in regulatory or commercial consultancy
  • Proactive hands-on approach to field surveys
  • Interest in Biodiversity Net Gain projects

Key Requirements

  • Relevant degree required
  • Post-graduate qualification desirable
  • Chartership willingness required if not already chartered
  • 5-year UK residency proof potentially required for security clearance

Work Rights

Proof of UK residency for 5 years potentially required for security clearance

Tailored Resume

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