Principal Ecologist

TN United Kingdom; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead innovative ecological projects across various sectors. This role involves managing bids, delivering consultancy services, and developing solutions to complex ecological challenges. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you will work alongside experts in a dynamic environment that values your contributions. Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model and a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and career growth. Join a team that is making a positive impact on the environment and communities.

Benefits

Career Development

Flexible Working

Technical Practice Networks

Volunteering Days

Qualifications

• Strong background in ecological consultancy and project management.
• Experience in preparing bids and tenders in ecological services.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological project phases ensuring resource and budget control.
• Deliver high-quality consultancy and develop ecological solutions.

Skills

Ecological Consultancy

Project Management

Bids and Tenders Preparation

Ecological Solutions Development

Environmental Statements Production

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Tools

GIS Software

Project Management Tools

Job description

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

Join our dynamic Nature team as a Principal Ecologist in our growing locations including Basingstoke, Cambridge, Nottingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, and Croydon. Other locations may be considered. Benefit from 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.

We are currently working on a wide range of projects, notably in the power and renewables, infrastructure, environment, and transport sectors. We collaborate with other technical disciplines such as landscape, GIS, engineering, sustainability, and drainage. Recent projects include some of the largest solar farms in the UK, a cable tunnel below the River Thames, electricity network upgrades in Kent and Suffolk, habitats regulations assessments for local authorities, and masterplanning of new residential developments.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Lead and support the preparation of high-quality and commercially astute bids and tenders for ecological services, especially in the energy, defence, and water sectors.
• Oversee planning, scheduling, and organizing all phases of ecological project work, ensuring resources, budgets, and controls are in place to meet program and budget requirements.
• Lead and support the delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to internal and external clients, including through review processes.
• Develop technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues.
• Lead and support the production of ecology chapters for environmental statements and protected species licence applications.
• Author or technically review project deliverables to ensure high quality outputs.
• Support the development of our technical capabilities and reach.

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 improve lives. Follow our AECOM page on LinkedIn to stay updated on our impactful projects and see the difference we’re making.

Come grow with us.

Become part of our Nature business, which includes around 150 professional experts. Our Ecology team features national and global leaders in species licensing, impact assessment, habitat creation, ecosystem restoration, enhancement, and management. Our Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) experts shape policy and guide practical decisions for positive environmental outcomes.

Enjoy our range of benefits designed to support your well-being, including career development, flexible hybrid working, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

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

Join our Nature team as a Principal Ecologist in various locations, with flexible options. We are at the forefront of delivering innovative ecology programs through long-term partnerships.

Our projects span power, renewables, infrastructure, environment, and transport sectors, collaborating with disciplines like landscape, GIS, engineering, sustainability, and drainage. Recent projects include large solar farms, a Thames cable tunnel, network upgrades, habitat assessments, and residential masterplanning.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Lead and support bids and tenders for ecological services in key sectors.
• Manage all phases of ecological projects, ensuring resource and budget control.
• Deliver high-quality consultancy and advisory services.
• Develop solutions to ecological issues.
• Produce ecology chapters for environmental statements and licences.
• Review project outputs for quality.
• Help develop our technical reach.

If you’re passionate about innovation, join us to make a difference. Follow us on LinkedIn for updates.

Come grow with us.

Join our team of about 150 experts, leading in species licensing, impact assessment, habitat creation, and more. Our BNG specialists influence policy and design for positive outcomes.

We offer benefits supporting your future and work-life balance, including career growth, flexible working, networks, training, and volunteering.

Additional information includes potential travel and links to follow us on social media and contact details for the recruiter.