Senior Aquatic Ecologist – Hybrid/Desk‑Based

AECOM Corporation; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Career development opportunities

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Job summary

At AECOM, we are seeking an experienced Senior Aquatic Ecologist to join the Aquatic Ecology Team in the UK. You will provide technical expertise for EcIA and lead data collection, analysis and reporting for major infrastructure projects across multiple offices.

You will contribute to habitat restoration, water quality investigations and regulatory projects while supporting team growth. A predominantly desk-based role with potential local fieldwork and travel to local offices will apply.

Qualifications

• Experience with EcIA/EIA processes from baseline data collection to mitigation design.
• Familiarity withWFD regulatory requirements and environmental legislation.
• Strong time management and ability to communicate with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Providing aquatic ecology input into EcIA, planning, mitigation, and multi-disciplinary projects.
• Authoring technical reports and working with multi-disciplinary teams to provide specialist input.
• Undertaking data analysis and processing.
• Production of EcIA documents in line with CIEEM guidelines.
• Managing aquatic ecology input into projects, including survey design and costing.
• Leading a team of aquatic ecologists across nationwide offices and laboratories.
• Supporting the wider environmental business.

Skills

Monitoring techniques

WFD compliance

EcIA/EIA process

Driving licence

Client communication

Time management

Willingness to learn

Job description

At AECOM, we are seeking an experienced Senior Aquatic Ecologist to join the Aquatic Ecology Team in the UK. You will provide technical expertise for EcIA and lead data collection, analysis and reporting for major infrastructure projects across multiple offices.

You will contribute to habitat restoration, water quality investigations and regulatory projects while supporting team growth. A predominantly desk-based role with potential local fieldwork and travel to local offices will apply.