Apprenticeship

Overview

Desk-based apprenticeship in ecology with the AtkinsRéalis Environment team at the Global Technology Centre India, supporting UK ecology and environmental planning projects.

What you'll do

• Support ecological desk studies by analysing site survey data for habitats and species, helping establish baseline ecological conditions.
• Contribute to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and planning consent processes by preparing ecological input sections, baseline descriptions and technical reports.
• Assist in evaluating project impacts on biodiversity and incorporate biodiversity and nature recovery considerations into planning documents and ecological impact assessments.
• Use GIS tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) to perform spatial analysis and create maps of habitats, protected species locations and designated sites.
• Manage and interpret ecological data sets with attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and right-first-time delivery.
• Adhere to high quality standards in data handling, documentation and reporting.
• Work in a virtual team, engaging in technical discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions, and coordinate with UK-based ecologists, planners and other specialists.

What you'll need

• Master's degree (M.Sc) in a relevant life science or environmental discipline from a recognised university, such as Zoology, Botany, Wildlife Biology, Ecology & Biodiversity, Environmental Science (ecology-focused), Forestry, or a related field.
• Recent postgraduates who completed their M.Sc in 2025 or 2026 (fresh graduates or those with limited experience are welcome to apply).
• Strong interest and hands-on experience with GIS tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar) applied to ecological or environmental data sets, through academic projects or coursework.
• Good technical report writing skills and fluency in English.
• Clear and demonstrable understanding of ecological and biodiversity principles and how they relate to environmental planning and impact assessment processes.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with good written and spoken English.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to UK-specific ecology standards, tools and data sources.
• Genuine passion for ecology and environment and a proactive approach to continuous learning.

Nice to have

• Awareness of or eagerness to learn about UK ecology and environmental regulations (e.g., protected species, Biodiversity Net Gain principles, habitat classifications, nature recovery initiatives) and relevant industry guidance (CIEEM, etc.).
• Experience with ecological data analysis methods or software (e.g., basic statistics in R/Python, species distribution or biodiversity data tools).
• Interest in digital innovation and automation in ecological work (e.g., scripting for data processing, advanced GIS analysis or visualization techniques).
• Enthusiasm for pursuing further certifications or training in ecology, environmental management or related technical skills.

Details

• Desk-based role at the Global Technology Centre, India (Bangalore corporate office).
• Hybrid working culture.
• Worker type: Contingent Worker; job type: Loan of Personnel.