Principal Ecologist | Hybrid, Strategic Ecology Lead

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

AECOM University

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join our Nature team across Newcastle, Manchester, Cambridge, Liverpool, and other UK locations with a flexible hybrid working model.

You will lead ecological projects, oversee surveys/licensing, and develop robust, practical solutions for complex ecological issues while delivering high-quality outputs for clients in the environment and infrastructure sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree in ecology or related subject.
• Membership of a professional institution and working towards Chartered Ecologist status.
• Experience leading ecological surveys/licensing/impact assessments.
• Experience in work-winning, managing projects, budgets and stakeholder discussions.
• Experience reviewing technical work and supporting team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to clients.
• Oversee plan, schedule and organise all phases of ecological project work with budgets and resources.
• Develop robust solutions to complex ecological issues.
• Lead and support ecology chapters for environmental statements and licences.
• Author or check project deliverables to ensure quality.
• Support continued development of technical capabilities.

Skills

Ecology

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Ecological surveys

Budget management

Education

Degree in ecology

Chartered Ecologist status (in progress)

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join our Nature team across Newcastle, Manchester, Cambridge, Liverpool, and other UK locations with a flexible hybrid working model.

You will lead ecological projects, oversee surveys/licensing, and develop robust, practical solutions for complex ecological issues while delivering high-quality outputs for clients in the environment and infrastructure sectors.