Senior Ecologist

AECOM; North East; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their Nature team in Leeds or other locations. This role involves supporting ecological projects, preparing bids for services, and ensuring team well-being. Ideal candidates will have experience in ecological services, a strong understanding of wildlife conservation, and a proactive approach to health and safety. The firm values diversity and offers a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Technical practice networks

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and delivery of ecological services on projects in the UK or Ireland.
• Well-developed understanding of relevant wildlife conservation.
• Proactive approach to Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the health and well-being of the team and colleagues.
• Prepare bids and tenders for ecological services.
• Organize all phases of ecological project work.

Skills

Planning and delivery of ecological services

Understanding of wildlife conservation

Field skills in protected species

Health and Safety approach

Mentoring and supporting team members

Education

Membership of an appropriate professional institution

Job description

Overview

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Company AECOM

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. 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.

Join our global team of professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to join a team of talented Ecologists and shape the future of the environment?

Join our dynamic Nature team as a Senior Ecologist in our Leeds office (other locations across the UK may be considered). Our North of England regional Nature team work on a mix of large infrastructure projects in energy, water, renewables, defence and transport sectors, alongside managing smaller local projects. Our team also supports the wider AECOM Nature team with National and International projects.

In this role, depending on your interests and skillset, you will have opportunities to support on a variety of areas such as: using innovative survey techniques for species and habitats surveys, data capture and reporting; work winning; management of projects; Habitats Regulations Assessments; and Biodiversity Net Gain mentoring and coaching of the team. Our supportive environment offers training opportunities within a nurturing mentoring and coaching framework.

Key responsibilities

• Actively support the health, safety and well-being of the team and other colleagues;
• Support the preparation of high quality and commercially astute bids and tenders for ecological services, notably in the energy, transport and water sectors;
• Plan, schedule and organise all phases of ecological project work, ensuring necessary resources, budgets and controls are in place to meet programme and budget requirements;
• Support delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients, including through our check and review processes;
• Support development of robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues;
• Communicate effectively with ecology team members, projects and clients;
• Support production of ecology chapters for environmental statements and protected species licence applications;
• Author or technically check project deliverables to ensure high quality outputs.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we uplift communities and enhance lives.

Come grow with us.

Become part of our dynamic Nature business, with around 130 professional experts across the UK&I, including species licence holders and experts in impact assessment, habitat creation, ecosystem restoration, enhancement, and management. We value an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are respected.

Perks include a range of core and personalised benefits to support your future and well-being, flexible hybrid working, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Qualifications

Here's what we're looking for:

• Demonstrable experience in planning and delivery of ecological services on projects in the UK or Ireland;
• Well-developed understanding of relevant wildlife conservation;
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution with evidence of working towards Chartership (such as CIEEM or related).
• Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area including any protected species licences;
• A proactive approach to Health and Safety;
• Experience in mentoring and supporting ecology team members.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Additional Information

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world\'s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle. We are a Fortune 500 firm and committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and environmental, social and governance priorities.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have hybrid working options and a safe, respectful workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we value every candidate's potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum criteria. Please email [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.