Ecologist | UK

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Ecologist in the UK to work on diverse ecological projects. The role involves ecological assessments, habitat design, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. The company promotes flexible and remote working options and values inclusivity, offering opportunities for those without a degree. Candidates should have a strong passion for ecology, knowledge of wildlife legislation, and experience in ecological assessments and surveys.
Shape the future of our cities and environments.
Join our organisation, where we have a huge variety of projects on‑the‑go at any one time. So when you start this role with us, it could take your career wherever your interests lie. You'll find everyone here is willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed, and we're ready to help you grow.

When it comes to living your life, we want you to get the most out of it. So talk to us about all our flexible and remote working policies that can support your personal priorities. Also, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's'Equality, as well as being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer.'
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. This collaborative working helps to drive forward nature positive schemes that we are proud of.
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.
At AtkinsRéalis our people are the foundation of our business and that's why we put our people first. With this in mind, we provide an incredibly flexible and inclusive working environment with staff wellbeing being front and centre of all of our decisions.
We also understand that not everyone chooses to take the university route in terms of education - we are open to taking on ecologists without a degree and we are working closely with the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) to make entry into the environmental industry more inclusive for all. For us, it is the experience, knowledge and, above all, your ability to fit in well with our existing team of ecologists, that really matters.













Your role

Working individually but also, collaboratively, in a team environment.
Undertaking ecological assessment and habitat design for a variety of development and nature recovery projects.
Developing innovative and pragmatic approaches to ecological mitigation and compensation.
Collaborating within multi‑disciplinary teams and engaging with stakeholders / clients.
Delivering clear and concise, high quality ecological deliverables in line with current guidance and good practice.
Acting as ecology lead on projects.
Task / project management.





About you

A passion for ecology.
A good working knowledge of the natural environment and wildlife legislation.
The ability to undertake UKHab surveys, Preliminary Ecological Assessment, Ecological Impact Assessment and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.
Good report writing skills.
Strong botanical skills, including Field Identification Skills Certificate (FISC) level 3+, or demonstrable botanical ability matching this level.
Experience in protected species survey, mitigation and licensing.
An understanding of the importance of work winning, through both bidding and maintaining strong client relationships.
The ability to manage ecology deliverables / projects from bidding through to completion.
Membership of CIEEM or equivalent.
Full driving licence.