Senior Ecologist & Project Delivery Lead

AECOM; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological consultancy work across multiple UK locations including Nottingham. You’ll join our Nature team and shape environmental strategy through high-profile projects in power, infrastructure and transport.

The role offers flexible hybrid working and collaboration with landscape, engineering and sustainability disciplines. You’ll manage project delivery, oversee budgets and schedules, and develop robust solutions to complex ecological challenges

Responsibilities

• Lead and support delivery of ecological consultancy and advisory services to internal and external clients.
• Oversee plan, schedule and organise all phases of ecological project work within budget and time constraints.
• Develop robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues.
• Lead and support ecology chapters for environmental statements and protected species licence applications.
• Author or technically check project deliverables to ensure high quality outputs.

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological consultancy work across multiple UK locations including Nottingham. You’ll join our Nature team and shape environmental strategy through high-profile projects in power, infrastructure and transport.

The role offers flexible hybrid working and collaboration with landscape, engineering and sustainability disciplines. You’ll manage project delivery, oversee budgets and schedules, and develop robust solutions to complex ecological challenges