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AtkinsRéalis · 3 months ago

Senior Hydroecologist

GB.Edinburgh - Stamp Office

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

AtkinsRéalis is a leading design, engineering and project management consultancy, and they are seeking an experienced hydroecologist to influence environmental outcomes for freshwater systems. The role involves delivering hydro ecological assessments, supporting aquatic ecology projects, and collaborating with various specialists to enhance water resource management.

Civil EngineeringConstructionEnergyInfrastructureInnovation ManagementMiningTransportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support water resource investigations through the delivery of hydro ecological assessments

Develop the application of habitat and biological response models to hydro ecological investigation for our key water company and regulatory clients

Support the development and application of emerging approaches to Hydro ecological modelling and support the technical development of staff within our aquatic ecology team

Undertake technical reporting and consultations for a wide range of projects, coordinating inputs from colleagues

Support in the delivery of a wide range of other environmental assessments (e.g., preliminary ecological appraisals, ecological impact assessment, Water Framework Directive compliance reporting and Biodiversity Net Gain assessments) on nationally important infrastructure projects throughout the UK, in collaboration with other AtkinsRéalis’ specialists and multi-disciplinary teams

Provide support to the national aquatic ecology team and wider business as we continue to grow our hydro ecological assessment capability

Support the team with winning work from internal and external clients

Qualification

Hydro ecological investigationStatistical modellingEcological monitoringHydrogeological toolsEnvironmental assessmentsChartershipCollaborative workingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsFlexibility

Required

Experience of undertaking a range of hydro ecological and environmental assessments focused on freshwater aquatic habitats and species

Knowledge of programme, resource and financial management

A degree in a relevant discipline is essential

Consultancy experience

Chartership with a relevant professional body is typically a prerequisite to appointment at this level

Experience of delivering hydroecological assessments for the water resource / water management sectors

Proven ability to undertake a thorough technical investigation, that presents well-structured, concise evidence-based findings (verbal or written)

Highly numerate, literate and familiar with IT and software appropriate to the tasks undertaken

Experience working on large infrastructure projects as part of a multidisciplinary team

Experience of specifying, undertaking and managing the delivery of river and wetland habitat / aquatic ecological walkover and species surveys

Highly motivated, enthusiastic, proactive and focused on achieving and delivering technical excellence

Skilled at collaborative working, have good interpersonal skills, be a great communicator and be able to generate innovative outcomes to challenges and follow them through

Flexible, adaptable and prepared to take on new challenges