Senior Ecologist – Hybrid UK & Ireland Projects

AECOM; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their dynamic Nature team in the UK. The role involves planning and delivering ecological services, ensuring high-quality consultancy, and developing solutions for environmental projects. Ideal candidates have strong ecological knowledge, relevant professional memberships, and excellent field skills. The firm offers a flexible hybrid model, diverse projects, and numerous personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in planning ecological services in the UK or Ireland.
• Understanding of major habitat types or species.
• Proven excellent field skills including protected species licenses.

Responsibilities

• Support health, safety, and well-being of the team.
• Prepare bids for ecological services in various sectors.
• Plan and organize all phases of ecological project work.
• Deliver ecological consultancy services to clients.
• Develop solutions to complex ecological issues.

Skills

Ecological project planning

Wildlife conservation knowledge

Field skills in ecology

Health and Safety awareness

Education

Membership in a professional institution (CIEEM)

Job description

A leading infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join their dynamic Nature team in the UK. The role involves planning and delivering ecological services, ensuring high-quality consultancy, and developing solutions for environmental projects. Ideal candidates have strong ecological knowledge, relevant professional memberships, and excellent field skills. The firm offers a flexible hybrid model, diverse projects, and numerous personal development opportunities.