Landscape Technician

Leatherhead

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

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.

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.

The Landscape Technician 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 landscape and ecology.

We offer flexible working where you will typically be working from your base CPS office, Leatherhead, Dartford or South Mimms up to three days per week and two days from home.

Your purpose:

• To assist the Soft Estate team by auditing soft estate works (landscape and tree works) completed, and carried out by sub-contractors.
• To assist the Landscape Supervisor on AMFP soft estate surveys.
• To assist the Landscape Supervisor on invasive species surveys.
• To assist the Arboriculture Inspector on walked and driven tree surveys.
• To assist the Biodiversity Net Gain Advisor on protected species surveys.
• To assist the Biodiversity Net Gain Advisor on botanical surveys for UKHAB.
• To assist the Biodiversity Net Gain Advisor on invertebrate surveys.
• To assist the Biodiversity Net Gain Advisor on ecological pond surveys.
• Inputting data using Geological Information System (GIS).
• To assist with Air quality tube collections.

What you can bring:

• Degree or qualification in environmental subject - desirable.
• Knowledge of landscape, protected species, survey methods - desirable.
• Full UK driving licence to drive a manual vehicle.
• Experience with the use of GIS – desirable.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You'll be working alongside some of the top people in our industry, solving challenges that bring together traditional engineering and new technologies. As part of our organisation, you'll be in a privileged position, delivering what's right for governments and communities. You'll be helping us to improve our leading environmental performance while enabling others to do the same.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.