At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us to assess and enhance freshwater ecosystems while collaborating with a dynamic team.
- Company: AtkinsRéalis, a leading consultancy focused on water management and environmental solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working, and tailored benefits for your lifestyle.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with opportunities for professional growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the environment and shape the future of our water systems.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant field and experience in aquatic ecology assessments.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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.
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 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.
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 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 opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. 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.
Junior Freshwater Ecologist employer: AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is an exceptional employer for aspiring Junior Freshwater Ecologists, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises wellbeing, innovation, and inclusivity. With a strong commitment to employee growth through tailored training opportunities and flexible working arrangements, you can thrive both professionally and personally while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance our water environments. Join a friendly team where collaboration is key, and your contributions will directly impact the future of aquatic ecosystems across the UK and beyond.
