Junior Freshwater Ecologist (Water Management Consultancy) in Cardiff

Be part of the solution - shape the future of our water environment. Do you have the drive, skills and career potential to work with us as a Junior Freshwater Ecologist, influencing environmental outcomes for our freshwater systems at the project level and beyond? We are seeking to expand our team of freshwater ecologists within AtkinsRéalis' Water Management Consultancy. 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.

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. We have a reputation for technical excellence, innovation and actively shaping the future of our industry.

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

Your role includes:

• Driving and securing positive outcomes for the environment, delivering technical consultancy services across a huge range of AtkinsRéalis core markets and services.
• Integrating and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and bringing your technical knowledge and influence to bear in securing the best outcomes for the environment and our clients.
• Supporting our national aquatic ecology team in providing ecological input to projects including field surveys and technical reporting.
• Maintaining excellent relationships with other professionals (environmental scientists, engineers, planning consultants) throughout AtkinsRéalis to provide a consistent and integrated service to clients.
• Developing your technical skills through Continuing Professional Development.

About you:

• A degree in a relevant discipline with a strong focus on freshwater ecology.
• Good 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 (such as GIS, Excel and other Microsoft Products).
• Highly motivated and proactive; focused on achieving and delivering technical excellence.
• Skilled at collaborative working, with good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively.
• Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills.

Rewards & benefits include competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. We offer flexible working arrangements to support a work-life balance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.