Lead Ecologist – Environment & Energy Projects (Hybrid)

Aecom; Ledston; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological consultancy work across multiple UK locations. The role involves guiding project delivery, budgets, and stakeholder engagement within a flexible hybrid model, contributing to solar, infrastructure and environmental projects.

You will join a team of ecology professionals and support development of technical capabilities while maintaining high-quality outputs and ensuring compliance with licences and environmental statements.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in ecology or an associated subject.
• Membership of a professional institution and working towards or obtained Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Environmentalist status.
• Holder of protected species surveys/licences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy to internal and external clients.
• Oversee plan, schedule and organise ecological project work within budgets and timelines.
• Develop robust solutions to complex ecological issues.
• Lead and support ecology chapters for environmental statements and licences.
• Author or check project deliverables for quality.

Education

Ecology degree

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological consultancy work across multiple UK locations. The role involves guiding project delivery, budgets, and stakeholder engagement within a flexible hybrid model, contributing to solar, infrastructure and environmental projects.

You will join a team of ecology professionals and support development of technical capabilities while maintaining high-quality outputs and ensuring compliance with licences and environmental statements.