Senior Ecologist - Hybrid, Impactful Ecology Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Core benefits

Lifestyle benefits

Career development

Hybrid working

Tech practice networks

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our Nature team and lead ecological project work across UK locations, including Nottingham. You will help deliver high quality ecological services for energy, infrastructure and environment sectors while working in a flexible hybrid model.

You will plan and deliver field surveys, assess habitats and species, mentor junior ecologists, and contribute to environmental statements and licence applications. A proactive Health & Safety stance is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstratable experience in planning and delivery of ecological services on UK/ Ireland projects.
• Well-developed understanding of wildlife conservation.
• Membership of a professional institution and evidence of working towards Chartership (e.g., CIEEM).
• Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area including protected species licences.
• A proactive approach to Health and Safety.
• Mentoring and supporting ecology team members.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of high quality bids and tenders for ecological services.
• Plan, schedule and organise all phases of ecological project work within budgets and programmes.
• Support delivery of ecological consultancy and advisory services for internal and external clients.
• Develop robust solutions to complex ecological issues.
• Communicate effectively with the ecology team and clients.
• Contribute to ecology chapters for environmental statements and licence applications.
• Author or check project deliverables to ensure high quality outputs.

Skills

Ecology planning

Wildlife conservation

Chartership pursuit

Field skills

Health & Safety

Mentoring ecology team

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our Nature team and lead ecological project work across UK locations, including Nottingham. You will help deliver high quality ecological services for energy, infrastructure and environment sectors while working in a flexible hybrid model.

You will plan and deliver field surveys, assess habitats and species, mentor junior ecologists, and contribute to environmental statements and licence applications. A proactive Health & Safety stance is essential.