Consultant Ecologist

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant Ecologist to join their dynamic Nature team. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative ecology projects, including ecological surveys and biodiversity mentoring, within a supportive and flexible hybrid working environment. You'll be part of a diverse team of experts, contributing to significant ecological initiatives while enjoying career development opportunities and personalized benefits. If you're passionate about the environment and looking to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Hybrid Working Model

Career Development Opportunities

Volunteering Days

Technical Practice Networks

AECOM University

Qualifications

• Experience in ecology-related roles in public/private sectors.
• Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and ecological methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological surveys and manage project performance.
• Prepare reports and design mitigation strategies.

Skills

Ecological Survey Methodologies

Botanical Identification

Report Writing

Knowledge of UK Wildlife Legislation

Communication Skills

Adaptability and Flexibility

Education

Membership of Professional Institution (e.g., CIEEM)

Job description

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

Join our dynamic Nature team as a Consultant Ecologist in our growing Birmingham, Leeds, Newcastle, Manchester, Croydon, Cambridge, Basingstoke, and Nottingham offices (though other locations may be considered), as well as taking advantage of 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, our Northern regional Nature teams are working on a new electrical transmission line for National Grid (facilitating the connection of proposed new offshore wind), rail projects including the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), nationally significant blue and green hydrogen production facilities, solar farm projects, in addition to various water and highways projects and potential to travel to assist with North Wales, Scotland and potentially more internationally.

In this role, depending on your interests and skillset, you will have opportunities to support on a variety of areas such as: using innovative techniques for species and habitats surveys, work winning and Biodiversity Net Gain mentoring. Our supportive environment offers both internal and external training opportunities within a nurturing mentoring and coaching framework.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Participate in the health, safety and well-being culture of the team;
• Support liaison with project managers and clients on the delivery of ecological requirements within multi-disciplinary tenders and projects;
• Organise and carry out desk studies and field-based habitat, botanical, and protected species surveys;
• Assist, as appropriate to grade, with managing the technical and financial performance of ecological projects to meet budgets and deadlines;
• Support with undertaking the analysis, evaluation, interpretation and presentation of ecological data, including preparing reports and supporting with the design of mitigation strategies;
• Perform the role of an Ecological Clerk of Works on construction projects;
• Communicate effectively and professionally with your line manager, other members of the ecology team and clients;
• Compliance with internal business management procedures, including in relation to health and safety and technical quality of all advice and outputs including self-check of work.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives.

Come grow with us.

Become part of our dynamic Nature business, which boasts around 150 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 personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised 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.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here's what we're looking for:

• Demonstrable experience of working in an ecology-related job role in the public and/or private sector;
• Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies and a membership of an appropriate professional institution or evidence working towards (such as CIEEM);
• Field skills with experience in botanical identification including Phase1/ UKHab and/or protected species surveys;
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work to meet peaks in demands (ecology roles typically involve occasional longer/and or unsociable hours and a degree of working away from home for days/ weeks at a time);
• Report writing skills, with demonstrable experience in producing a range of reports.

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 [e-mail]. 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!