Graduate Aquatic Ecologist: Field & Lab Specialist

AECOM; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Volunteer days

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Graduate Aquatic Ecologist to join our Ecology team in the UK, supporting fieldwork, data collection and laboratory analysis. The role offers a pathway to Chartered status and exposure to diverse environments across the UK and Ireland.

You will work within a network of ecologists and water scientists, contributing to high-quality consulting projects while developing your technical and reporting skills in a collaborative, hybrid-working environment.

Qualifications

• Degree (MSc preferred) in Aquatic Ecology or related field.
• Freshwater experience and laboratory macroinvertebrate analysis essential.
• Ability to work with aquatic ecology surveys and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of contracts for the collection and analysis of aquatic survey data including fish, macroinvertebrates, crayfish, macrophytes, river habitat surveys.
• Conduct laboratory analysis of macroinvertebrate samples in Leeds or Nottingham laboratory.
• Assist with terrestrial ecology surveys.
• Work with the UK & Ireland ecologists and water scientists network.
• Communicate with line managers, clients, and project teams in person, by phone, email, or reports.
• Comply with health and safety and quality procedures.
• Contribute to maintaining client relationships and provide urgent ecological advice as needed.
• Collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Assist with administrative duties to support team development.

Skills

Freshwater ecology

Laboratory analysis

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Numerical skills

Education

MSc in Aquatic Ecology or related discipline

BSc considered

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Graduate Aquatic Ecologist to join our Ecology team in the UK, supporting fieldwork, data collection and laboratory analysis. The role offers a pathway to Chartered status and exposure to diverse environments across the UK and Ireland.

You will work within a network of ecologists and water scientists, contributing to high-quality consulting projects while developing your technical and reporting skills in a collaborative, hybrid-working environment.