Senior Ecologist

Are you ready to join a team of talented ecologists and shape the future of the environment?

Join our dynamic Nature team as a Senior Ecologist in our growing locations including Cambridge, Basingstoke, Croydon, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bristol, Dublin, and Cork (though other locations may be considered), and benefit through our flexible hybrid working model. At AECOM, we're at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of Ecology programs and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients.

Presently, we are working on a wide range of projects, notably in the power and renewables, infrastructure, environment, and transport sectors, as well as collaborating with other technical disciplines such as landscape, GIS, engineering, sustainability, and drainage. Our recent projects have included several of the largest solar farms to have gained consent in the UK; a cable tunnel below the River Thames; electricity network upgrades in Kent and Suffolk; habitats regulations assessments of various plans and projects for local authorities; and masterplanning of new residential developments for local authorities.

Here's what you'll do:

• Support the preparation of high quality and commercially astute bids and tenders for ecological services, notably in the energy, transport, and water sectors;
• Plan, schedule, and organize all phases of ecological project work, ensuring necessary resources, budgets, and controls are in place to meet both program and budget requirements;
• Support delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients, including through our check and review processes;
• Support development of technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues;
• Communicate effectively and professionally with other members of the ecology team, within projects, and with clients;
• Support production of ecology chapters for environmental statements and protected species licence applications;
• Author or technically check project deliverables to ensure high quality outputs.

Come grow with us.

Become part of our dynamic Nature business, which boasts around 230 professional experts including national and global leaders located across the UK&I, from species licence holders to experts in impact assessment, habitat creation, ecosystem restoration, enhancement, and management. At AECOM, you'll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalized benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Here's what we're looking for:

• Demonstrable experience in planning and delivery of ecological services on projects in the UK or Ireland;
• Well-developed understanding of relevant wildlife conservation;
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution and evidence of working towards Chartership (such as CIEEM or related.)
• Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area including any protected species licences;
• A proactive approach to Health and Safety;
• Mentoring and supporting ecology team members.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at . At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!