Graduate Aquatic Ecologist – Hybrid, Fast-Track Training

AECOM; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development

Volunteer days

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Graduate Aquatic Ecologist to join our Ecology team with flexible locations across the UK in a hybrid working model. The role supports consultancy and advisory services, including a wide range of fieldwork and site work opportunities, to deliver high-quality technical outputs.

You will work with an established network of ecologists and water scientists, gaining practical experience in freshwater surveys and laboratory macroinvertebrate analysis while progressing through the

Qualifications

• A degree (preferably MSc or higher, but BSc considered) in Aquatic Ecology/ Ecology or related discipline.
• Freshwater experience is essential.
• Laboratory macroinvertebrate analysis experience is required.
• Full driving license and willingness to travel occasionally desirable.
• Microsoft Office skills such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of existing and new contracts for the collection and analysis of aquatic survey data including fish, macroinvertebrates, crayfish, macrophytes, riparian mammals, River Habitat Survey etc.

Skills

Freshwater experience

Laboratory analysis

Microsoft Office

Strong numeracy

Communication with clients

Education

Master's degree in Aquatic Ecology or Ecology

Bachelor's degree acceptable

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Graduate Aquatic Ecologist to join our Ecology team with flexible locations across the UK in a hybrid working model. The role supports consultancy and advisory services, including a wide range of fieldwork and site work opportunities, to deliver high-quality technical outputs.

You will work with an established network of ecologists and water scientists, gaining practical experience in freshwater surveys and laboratory macroinvertebrate analysis while progressing through the