Senior Ecologist & Project Lead

AECOM

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 55,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Hybrid work model

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Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead and support high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory work across internal and external clients. You will plan, schedule and organise projects, ensuring resources and budgets meet programme requirements while developing robust solutions to complex ecological issues.

Join our Nature team with a flexible hybrid working model and opportunities across multiple locations in the UK.

Qualifications

Degree in ecology or associated subject.
Membership of a professional body and working towards Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Environmentalist; holds licences where required.
Experience leading ecological surveys, licensing and impact assessment.
Experience in work-winning, project budgets and stakeholder discussions.
Experience reviewing technical work within a team.

Responsibilities

Lead and support delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services.
Oversee planning, scheduling and organisation of project work within budgets and programme.
Develop robust, pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues.
Lead and support ecology chapters for environmental statements and licence applications.
Author or check project deliverables to ensure high quality outputs.
Support continued development of technical capabilities.