Senior Ecologist & Project Lead – Hybrid

AECOM; Park Central; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Training opportunities

Chartership progression

AECOM University

Job summary

Join our Nature team at AECOM as an Associate Ecologist, supporting UK-wide projects across energy, water, renewables, defence and transport. You will plan and deliver ecological inputs, lead bids and mentor colleagues to drive Biodiversity Net Gain and informed decision-making.

We offer a supportive, hybrid-working environment with training opportunities, professional development and Chartership progression within a global infrastructure firm.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in planning and delivery of ecological services on projects in the UK or Ireland.
• Well-developed understanding of relevant wildlife conservation.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution and evidence of working towards Chartership (such as CIEEM or related).
• Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area including any protected species licences.
• A proactive approach to Health and Safety.
• Mentoring and supporting ecology team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of ecological inputs for both internal and external clients.
• Produce and technically review a range of ecological assessments including Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, Protected Species Baseline Reports, Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessment, and Biodiversity Net Gain Calculations.
• Provide technical leadership to support the delivery of proportionate and pragmatic solutions.
• Lead consultation and engagement with clients and key project stakeholders including planning authorities, statutory bodies and the public.
• Play a key role in the continued development of our technical capabilities and encourage the embedding of innovation/research.
• Lead the production of bids and tenders for ecological services.
• Mentor and support both junior staff and peers.

Skills

Ecologist

Project leadership

Field skills

Health & Safety

Mentoring

Education

CIEEM membership

Tools

GIS

Job description

Join our Nature team at AECOM as an Associate Ecologist, supporting UK-wide projects across energy, water, renewables, defence and transport. You will plan and deliver ecological inputs, lead bids and mentor colleagues to drive Biodiversity Net Gain and informed decision-making.

We offer a supportive, hybrid-working environment with training opportunities, professional development and Chartership progression within a global infrastructure firm.