Senior Ecologist & Project Lead

AECOM; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Volunteer days

AECOM University

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Associate Ecologist to help shape the future of the environment across UK projects. You’ll lead ecological inputs on large infrastructure schemes and mentor junior staff within a supportive framework.

Based in our UK offices including Nottingham, the role offers a hybrid working model, opportunities for training and career development, and exposure to national and international initiatives within our Nature team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable 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 toward Chartership (e.g., CIEEM).
• Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area including licences for protected species.
• Proactive Health and Safety approach.
• Mentoring and supporting ecology team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of ecological inputs for internal and external clients.
• Produce and review ecological assessments (PEA, baseline, EIAs, Habitats Regulations Assessments, Biodiversity Net Gain).
• Provide technical leadership for proportionate, pragmatic solutions.
• Lead consultation with clients and project stakeholders including planning authorities and the public.
• Support development of technical capabilities and embed innovation/research.
• Lead production of bids and tenders for ecological services.
• Mentor and support junior staff and peers.

Skills

Ecology planning

Team mentoring

Health & safety awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Field survey skills

Education

Chartered Ecologist (toward)

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Associate Ecologist to help shape the future of the environment across UK projects. You’ll lead ecological inputs on large infrastructure schemes and mentor junior staff within a supportive framework.

Based in our UK offices including Nottingham, the role offers a hybrid working model, opportunities for training and career development, and exposure to national and international initiatives within our Nature team.