Employer

  Atkins

  Job title

  Assistant Ecologist

  Closing date

  30/04/2010

  Job categories

  Physical Resources and the Environment

  Scientific Services

  Paid / unpaid

  Paid

  Salary

  £22,000 - £28,000

  Job description

  We are offering several exciting opportunities for Ecologists to expand their skills and experience by joining our Ecology team. Successful applicants will be based in either of our Cambridge, Glasgow or Birmingham

  offices.

  The roles will initially be for 6 months in duration.

  The roles will generally be to:

  To provide technical support to other members of staff

  To liaise with other ecologists throughout the company to provide a consistent and integrated service to clients

  To continue to develop technical skills.

  The majority of work is likely to be regional, but there will be technical collaboration and networking, with the 60 or so ecologists working within the company around the U.K. At all levels our ecologists are committed to providing specialist advice, protected species assessment, habitat management in connection with infrastructure projects, site restoration and rehabilitation, specialist services for planning applications and environmental impact assessments. We also provide an expert witness service in support of public enquiries, appeals and tribunals.

  Responsibilities

  Providing support to existing teams

  Production of reports

  Undertaking field surveys and nature conservation assessments

  Work effectively as a team player in delivering a first class service to our clients, both internal and external

  Management of own time and workload in collaboration with other team members

  Development of technical and other skills, paying attention to CPD requirements

  Company Information

  As a Sunday Times Top 20 Employer 2009 we believe in looking after our staff. The pressures and pace of modern life mean that we need to take care to give sufficient priority to our health and well-being. With this in mind, we have a generous rewards and benefits scheme including:-

  25 days paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays + the ability to sell 5 or buy up to 15 days additional leave

  Contributory Pension Scheme - Atkins will match and double employee contributions

  Life Assurance Scheme

  Personal accident cover

  Share incentive plan (after 6 months service)

  Professional fees paid

  Private medical insurance discount

  Income Protection

  Employee Well-Being Programme - 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

  Gym and Health Club discounts. Plus a range of discounted rates on holidays and UK attractions and experiences.

  Childcare vouchers

  Give as you earn - charity contributions

  Bike 4 Work Scheme

  Employee Car Share Scheme*

  Sports and social activities*

  *Not available at all locations

  Skills and Qualifications

  We are currently looking for applicants with various levels of experience. Successful applicants will be offered positions commensurate with this. Level of experience is determined as follows:

  Grade 8 applicants

  A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline

  Some experience of ecological survey work would be an advantage, together with evidence of a keen interest in ecology and nature conservation

  Grade 9 applicants

  Appropriate level of professional experience as an Ecologist, with technical and managerial experience

  An understanding of the role of consultants within the commercial sector

  Phase 1 habitat survey and protected species survey capability

  Experience of designing and implementing simple ecological mitigation schemes

  Experience in writing technical reports

  A survey licence for one or more protected species would be beneficial

  Grade 10 applicants

  An appropriate level experience of as an Ecologist, with considerable technical and managerial experience

  A thorough understanding of the role of consultants within the commercial sector and have the vision and ability to identify and expand new areas of business for their ecology team

  Phase 1 habitat survey and protected species survey capability, ideally with an area of specialism

  A survey licence for one or more protected species would be beneficial

  Capability and experience of producing and implementing protected species development licence applications

  Experience of EIA preferred and capability and experience of designing and implementing large scale ecological mitigation schemes

  Experience in writing technical reports and proposals

  In addition, all applicants will be able to demonstrate the following interpersonal skills:

  High integrity, commitment and a strong work ethic

  A collaborative and pro-active approach to work with team members and other business units

  Good planning and organisational skills for own time and projects

  Innovation and a strong

  How to apply

  To apply please follow the link below:

  www.atkinsglobal.com/careers/atkinscomeandjoinus/searchourjobs/?newms=jj&id=51221&aid=15857

  Subject(s)

  Biological Sciences

  Engineering - Civil and Environmental

  Location(s)

  Glasgow and West Scotland

  West Midlands

  Additional location details

  Glasgow or Birmingham

  Full-time/part-time

  Full-time

  Permanent/Temporary

  Fixed-term

  Start date

  Now