Principal Ecologist

AECOM; Moor Side; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join their dynamic Nature team. This role involves leading ecological consultancy services, overseeing project work, and developing solutions for complex ecological issues. Candidates should have a degree in ecology, membership in a professional institution, and experience in managing ecological surveys and projects. The position offers a flexible hybrid working model across multiple UK locations.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in ecology or an associated subject.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution and working towards or obtained Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Environmentalist status.
• Experience of leading and managing ecological surveys/licensing/impact assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services.
• Oversee planning, scheduling, and organizing of all phases of ecological project work.
• Support development of technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues.

Skills

Ecological consultancy

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Ecological assessment

Education

Degree in ecology or associated subject

Membership of professional institution

Job description

Overview

Join our dynamic Nature team as an Principal Ecologist in our growing Cambridge, Basingstoke, Croydon, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bristol, Dublin, and Cork locations (though other locations may be considered), and benefit through 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. Our North of England regional Nature team are working on a mix of large infrastructure projects in the energy, water, renewables, defence and transport sectors, alongside managing smaller local projects. Our team is also supporting the wider AECOM Nature team with National and International projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients
• Oversee plan, schedule and organise all phases of ecological project work, ensuring necessary resources, budgets and controls are in place to meet both programme and budget requirements.
• Support development of technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues.
• Lead and support production of ecology chapters for environmental statements and protected species licence applications.
• Author or technically check project deliverables to ensure high quality outputs.
• Support the continued development of our technical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in ecology or an associated subject.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution and working towards or obtained Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Environmentalist status, and a holder of protected species survey and/or mitigation licences.
• Experience of leading and managing ecological surveys/licensing/impact assessment, as demonstrated by suitable professional experience.
• Experience in work-winning, managing projects, project budgets and leading stakeholder discussions.
• Experience of reviewing technical work and supporting wider team members.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.