Senior Aquatic Ecologist - Hybrid Work, EcIA Lead

AECOM Corporation; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

AECOM University and volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Aquatic Ecologist to join the Aquatic Ecology Team. You will provide technical expertise for new and existing projects, contribute to baseline data collection, fish passage projects, and habitat restoration, while supporting growth of the team across the UK.

You will work on desk-based analyses with some local fieldwork and occasional travel to offices to engage with the wider team.

Qualifications

• Experience with EcIA/EIA processes from baseline to mitigation design.
• Knowledge of Water Framework Directive (WFD) compliance.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Good communication with clients and team members across locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide aquatic ecology input into EcIA, planning and mitigation for projects.
• Author technical reports and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Undertake data analysis and processing of ecological data.
• Produce EcIA documents aligning with CIEEM guidelines.
• Manage aquatic ecology input including surveys and costs.
• Lead in a team of aquatic ecologists across UK offices and labs.
• Support broader environmental business initiatives.

Skills

EcIA experience

WFD knowledge

Data analysis

Team collaboration

UK driving licence

Tools

GIS

R

Excel

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Aquatic Ecologist to join the Aquatic Ecology Team. You will provide technical expertise for new and existing projects, contribute to baseline data collection, fish passage projects, and habitat restoration, while supporting growth of the team across the UK.

You will work on desk-based analyses with some local fieldwork and occasional travel to offices to engage with the wider team.