AtkinsRéalis
Infrastructure Development
Senior/PrincipalEcologistwithOrnithologySpecialism
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“Senior/Principal Ecologist with Ornithology Specialism at AtkinsRéalis. Skills: Ornithology, Ecological Impact Assessments, Project management. Lead on infrastructure projects. Manage project programmes and budgets”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver a diverse range of challenging and exciting projects; Benefit clients, biodiversity and society; Support an increasing pipeline of projects and clients; Shape Scotland’s infrastructure and natural environment; Contribute to nationally significant and high-profile projects; Win awards for biodiversity enhancements, innovation, and knowledge sharing
Industry & Context.
Travel to site across Scotland, Full UK/EEC driving licence, May require security clearance, Proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer for vetting
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), or equivalent, Chartership (CEcol or CEnv) or working towards this, Skills in report writing, Preparing Ecological Impact Assessments, Biodiversity Chapters for Environmental Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessment (including Appropriate Assessment), Skilled ornithological surveyor, Demonstrable competency and proven experience to capable level in line with CIEEM’s Competency Framework to lead bird surveys, Range of experience across surveys for both assemblage and species specific surveys, Experience in survey design and data interpretation for multi-season ornithological surveys, Ability and willingness to coordinate and lead other protected species surveys, Production of deliverables in line with relevant good practice guidance, Experience of undertaking quality assurance and technical lead roles for projects, Demonstrable project management experience including technical, financial and quality assurance aspects, Experience of working on large infrastructure projects, Ability to demonstrate transferable insights and cross-sector learning, Ability and willingness to travel for to site across Scotland, Full UK/EEC driving licence
Nice to Have
Chartership (CEcol or CEnv), Scottish/upland species, Experience of territory and collision risk analysis, Experience and ability to hold or have held Schedule 1 survey licences, Demonstrable experience of working as an assistant or agent on a Schedule 1 licence
What You'll Do.
Lead on infrastructure projects
Manage project programmes and budgets
Plan and undertake field surveys
Analyse and interpret survey results
Deliver input into EIAs
Design and co-ordinate ecological mitigation
Author and review ecological reports
Provide ecological advice to clients
Liaise with stakeholders
Take a leadership role
Build client relationships
manage and mitigate risks
Provide innovation on projects
Coach and mentor staff
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Liaise with stakeholders; Provide ecological advice to multi-disciplinary design teams; Coaching, mentoring and supporting other staff members
Communication Scope
Report writing; Provide ecological advice to clients; Liaise with stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Managing project programmes and budgets, Demonstrable project management experience, Technical, financial and quality assurance aspects
Full Job Description
### **Job Description** ## Overview At AtkinsRéalis, our team of ecologists work throughout the UK to deliver a diverse range of challenging and exciting projects that benefit our clients, biodiversity and society. As we grow and expand our portfolio across Scotland, supporting an increasing pipeline of projects and clients spanning all areas of infrastructure development and upgrade, we are seeking an enthusiastic Senior/Principal Ecologist to join our established Scottish ecology team. This role will support our clients, contribute to the development of new approaches to our work, and offer the opportunity to develop a career across all aspects of project delivery, working on projects that shape Scotland’s infrastructure and natural environment. Although you will be aligned to our Glasgow office, all locations will be considered. Joining us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant and high-profile projects, with many of our projects winning awards for biodiversity enhancements, innovation, and knowledge sharing. Our ecology team have previously been awarded CIEEM Large-Scale Consultancy of the Year Award and been highly commended over a number of years. Please see a link to our AtkinsRéalis Ecology video [We are the Ecology Team on Vimeo](https://vimeo.com/385455230) At AtkinsRéalis we are fully committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and work hard to make everyone feel respected, empowered and able to realise their full potential as important members of our team. Flexible working is a core part of our culture and we appreciate that different people have different priorities. We recognise that a healthy work/life balance is integral to wellbeing and we are extremely supportive of individual requirements for flexible and remote working. Read more about how you can thrive with us: [Equality, diversity & inclusion in the UK & Europe (atkinsrealis.com)](https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equality-diversity-inclusion-uk-and-
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