This Position is open for Glasgow and Edinburgh offices, but other locations throughout the UK will be considered e.g. Warrington, Derby, Peterborough, Birmingham offices.

Do you have the drive, skills and career potential to work with us as a freshwater ecologist, influencing environmental outcomes for our freshwater systems at the project level and beyond? We are now seeking to expand our team offreshwater ecologistswithin AtkinsRéalis’ Water Management Consultancy. So, if you are looking to join an established team focused on the delivery of interesting and significant projects, framed by a strong culture of wellbeing, innovation and inclusivity, this is the place for you.

AtkinsRéalis Background

Our Water Management Consultancy operates at the interface between people and the water environment. Our key services cover all aspects of water management including aquatic ecology, hydromorphology, river restoration, flood and coastal erosion risk management, integrated catchment management, regulation and assurance, strategic asset management, water resources and water quality planning, hydrogeology and hydrology, climate futures and resilience, coastal and marine environmental management, natural capital and Biodiversity Net Gain assessment and economic appraisal.

As an aquatic ecologist, focused on freshwater habitats and species, you can expect to deliver river and wetland environmental assessments and support the restoration and enhancement our aquatic systems and see your work produce tangible improvements within river catchments throughout the UK and overseas. The dynamic and influential relationship between our aquatic ecology team, water resource specialists and our engineering design and planning colleagues provide exceptional opportunities for you to develop your career.

We understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office. Our IT systems support homeworking, so where you have parental or carer duties; or you simply need to be elsewhere for a parcel, servicing your car, or waiting in for a tradesperson; AtkinsRéalis will work for you. Similarly, AtkinsRéalis’ corporate social responsibility provides the opportunity to give something back to the community, and we run professional networks supporting groups such as local schools, charities, parents, those coming out of the armed-forces and women in engineering.

You will have the chance to develop opportunities and support projects through our increasing portfolio of UK water resource investigation and international work, alongside our staff in Canada, USA, India, Africa and Asia Pacific. As a major engineering, environmental and design consultancy, AtkinsRéalis offers opportunities for talented consultants to work on a wide variety of high-profile projects.

At AtkinsRéalis we offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment.

Requirements

Essential requirements:

A degree in a relevant discipline with a strong focus on freshwater ecology.
Keen understanding of aquatic ecology assessment procedures and relevant UK and EU nature conservation legislation.
Experience of undertaking river and wetland habitat/ecological walkover and species surveys.
Numerate, literate and familiar with IT and software appropriate to the tasks undertaken.
A full UK driver’s license and availability for travel across the UK and occasionally overseas would be an advantage.

Desirable requirements:

A relevant post-graduate degree.
Experience of undertaking Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) and/or hydro-ecological investigation.
Working knowledge of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and the tools used in the assessment of ecological status.
Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIEEM, CIWEM) working towards Chartership.
Experience of:
project co-ordination and fieldwork management;
management of budgets; and
stakeholder liaison.

Responsibilities

The role involves, but is not limited to:

Providing support to the national aquatic ecology team.
Undertaking technical reporting for a wide range of projects.
Co-ordinating ecological inputs to projects.
Assisting on ecological field surveys and Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA).
Maintaining excellent relationships with other professionals (environmental scientists, engineers, planning consultants) throughout AtkinsRéalis to provide a consistent and integrated service to clients.
Supporting the team with winning work from internal and external clients.
Developing your technical skills through Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Managing your own time and workload in collaboration with other team members.

The Individual

Highly motivated and proactive; focussed on achieving and delivering technical excellence.
Skilled at collaborative working, with good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively.
Flexible and prepared to take on new challenges.
Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills.

Training

AtkinsRéalis develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. Development plans are reviewed with individuals throughout the year putting you in the driving seat. You will also be part of our global Technical Networks, which provide a flow of technically orientated information and ideas through the company. AtkinsRéalis will support you in your professional development, whether with CIEEM, IEMA, CIWEM or others, we support staff in achieving and maintaining membership of relevant institutions, this includes paying your annual membership and providing access to training.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy or sell some of that leave.

To support and safeguard your physical and mental wellbeing we provide an employee assistance programme offering advice and support in times of need. You will also have access to our Flexible Benefits, where you can opt into a wide range of benefits to complement your work/life balance: such as medical insurance, gym membership, the cycle-to-work scheme, childcare vouchers, charitable giving, additional pension contributions etc.

Please refer to our website for details of our full benefits package:

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