Senior Aquatic Ecologist Hybrid - Impactful Projects

AECOM; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development opportunities

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Aquatic Ecologist to join the Aquatic Ecology Team across the UK, based in Cardiff with hybrid working. You will contribute to baseline data collection, surveys for major infrastructure projects, and growth of the team.

The role involves EcIA input, data analysis, report writing, and working within multidisciplinary groups across the UK & Ireland. A UK driving licence and willingness to travel are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience with aquatic ecology monitoring and consenting requirements.
• Familiar with the Water Framework Directive and related legislation.
• Experience in EcIA/EIA from data collection to mitigation design.
• Strong data analysis and report writing skills.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide aquatic ecology input into EcIA and multi-disciplinary projects.
• Author technical reports and support multidisciplinary teams.
• Undertake data analysis and processing.
• Produce EcIA documents in line with CIEEM guidelines.
• Manage aquatic ecology input including survey design and costing.
• Lead and support colleagues across nationwide offices.

Skills

Monitoring techniques

WFD knowledge

EcIA/EIA experience

Data analysis

Technical report writing

Full UK driving licence

Stakeholder communication

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Aquatic Ecologist to join the Aquatic Ecology Team across the UK, based in Cardiff with hybrid working. You will contribute to baseline data collection, surveys for major infrastructure projects, and growth of the team.

The role involves EcIA input, data analysis, report writing, and working within multidisciplinary groups across the UK & Ireland. A UK driving licence and willingness to travel are desirable.