Assistant Ecologist

The Assistant Ecologist role sits within the multi-disciplinary Environment and Sustainability Team. The M25 DBFO, despite being one of the busiest motorways in Europe, comprises a huge connected area of various habitats that contains a wide range of species. We play a vital role in enhancing these habitats through ecological and landscape improvement schemes. This is an entry level role for an individual looking to develop a career in ecology.,

• To assist the Biodiversity Net Gain Advisor on protected species surveys which can include planning surveys and accompanying them on field surveys.
• To assist the Biodiversity Net Gain Advisor on botanical surveys for UKHAB.
• To assist the Biodiversity Net Gain Advisor with developing BNG and biodiversity enhancement schemes.
• To assist the Biodiversity Net Gain Advisor on Invertebrate surveys.
• To plan and carry out ecological pond surveys.
• To act as Ecological Clerk of Work on-site supervising vegetation clearance.
• Collaborate with our Design, Project Management and Service Delivery teams.
• To assist with Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Inputting data using Geological Information System (GIS).
• To assist with Air quality tube collections.To assist with ISO:14001:2014 environmental audits of offices/depots.
  
  Degree or qualification in environmental subject.
• Knowledge of protected species, botanical identification and survey methods.
• Full UK driving licence to drive a manual vehicle.
• Member of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) - desirable.
• Experience with the use of GIS - desirable.
  
  Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.
We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So, talk to us about what's ideal for you - from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us. AtkinsRéalis, Balfour Beatty and Egis Road Operations UK are part of a consortium, creating Connect Plus Services, a unique partnership with a collective strength in highways asset care from finance, through to design, build, maintenance as well as day to day operation. As part of our 30-year remit to manage and improve the capital's orbital motorway network, we deliver major improvement projects, such as widening 38 miles of the M25, refurbishing tunnels and bridges, and installing hundreds of variable messaging signs and gantries, helping to maximise the use of the network and deliver more reliable journeys. We also manage the Dartford River crossing and operate and maintain 440 kilometres of motorway providing our customer and road user with a world-class highway service., At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.