Senior Principal Environment Consultant

Job Description
Job Description
Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s leading consultancies operating in the built and natural environment. You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We are proud to say it is thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise, and knowledge. We offer unparalleled opportunities for talented individuals in search of a rewarding career both in India and around the world. Our teams are proud to deliver on some of the most prestigious projects across the world. It's thanks to our talented people and their diverse thinking, expertise and knowledge. Join us and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise.

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We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic self-starter to join our team as a Lead/Principal Ecology Consultant, supporting projects across the UK region.

Job Description
Overview
AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s leading consultancies operating in the built and natural environment. You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We are proud to say it is thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise, and knowledge. We offer unparalleled opportunities for talented individuals in search of a rewarding career both in India and around the world. Our teams are proud to deliver on some of the most prestigious projects across the world. It's thanks to our talented people and their diverse thinking, expertise and knowledge. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic self-starter to join our team as a Senior Principal Ecology Consultant , supporting projects across the UK region.

Your Role

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- ·Lead a team of 30 ecologists.·

- The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of UK clients' requirements and be able to reach back into the business to get the support required to fulfil those requirements and develop relationships/work.·

- Leading on multi-million capex large projects or frameworks, inputting or overseeing project programmes and budgets.·

- Collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with stakeholders/clients.·

- The candidate will engage with other areas of the business, seeking opportunities to cross sell and leverage AtkinsRéalis' capabilities, preparing bids, supporting on strategic opportunities, building client relationships (internal and external) and driving work-winning in the region.

- Undertaking technical checks and reviews of a range of ecological reports and licence applications.·

- Undertaking ecological assessment and habitat design for a variety of development and nature recovery projects.·

- Supporting the development of innovative and pragmatic approaches to ecological mitigation and compensation.

- Delivering clear and concise, high-quality ecological deliverables in line with current guidance and good practice.·

- Candidate may coach, mentor and support other staff members in their development.·

- Task/project management.

About you

- A minimum of 15 years of overall professional experience in ecology, including at least 8 years supporting projects in the UK, US, Australia and/or European markets.

- An exemplary working knowledge of the UK natural environment and wildlife legislation.
Chartered through the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), CEcol or CEnv, or actively working towards chartership.

- Experience of working on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and familiarity with the Development Consent Order (DCO) process would be viewed favourably.

- The ability to undertake and provide technical advice on Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, Ecological Impact Assessment and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments.

- Strong project management experience, including technical delivery, financial management and quality assurance.

- Experience in protected species, mitigation and licensing.

- Demonstrable experience of bidding and tendering, particularly in the UK region, including work winning and maintaining strong client relationships.

Reward & benefits
This includes:

- Comprehensive life insurance coverage.

- Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.

- Generous annual leave balance.

- Flexible and hybrid work solutions.

- Remote work opportunities outside of country.

- Company gratuity scheme.

- Discretionary bonus program.

-  Relocation assistance.

- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

- Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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Worker Type
Employee
Job Type
Regular
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.