Overview

AECOM is looking for a Senior Ecologist to join our established UK&I Ecology team. This role will include a combination of field, office and home working (hybrid based) and be located at one of UK offices, preferably either in Nottingham, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bristol, Basingstoke or Croydon , though other locations would be considered. Depending on your interests and skillset, you will have opportunities to support on a variety of areas such as: work winning; Advanced Bat Survey Techniques; Biodiversity Net Gain; using innovative techniques for species surveys, data capture and reporting; mentoring and coaching of the team.

As a Senior Ecologist the role will require you to:

  • Actively support the health, safety and well-being of the team and other colleagues;
  • Support the preparation of high quality and commercially astute bids and tenders for ecological services, notably in the energy, defence, and water sectors.
  • Plan, schedule and organise all phases of ecological project work, ensuring necessary resources, budgets and controls are in place to meet both programme and budget requirements;
  • Support delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients, including through our check and review processes;
  • Support development of technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues;
  • Communicate effectively and professionally with other members of the ecology team, within projects and with clients;
  • Support production of ecology chapters for environmental statements and protected species licence applications;
  • Author or technically check project deliverables to ensure high quality outputs;
  • Support the continued development of our technical capabilities and reach;
  • Support your line manager with maintaining performance and skill sets as well as in collecting and disseminating key business messages and metrics.

Being part of the team;

We offer a flexible hybrid working model. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a range of flexible choices covering health, finance, lifestyle, well-being and more.

At AECOM, our commitment to shaping a sustainable future is embodied in the Environment & Sustainability Business in one of the Top Environmental Consultancies. This seamlessly integrates Planning & Communities, Carbon & Advisory, and Nature that collectively deliver sustainable solutions for our clients, promoting social and environmental benefit.

Our Nature team encompasses two Practices — Ecology and Natural Capital — which together comprise experts spread across multiple offices, who form a synergistic alliance dedicated to pioneering innovative solutions to support an environmental carbon and nature positive future. From large-scale ecological survey programmes to integrating nature into decision-making and investment planning, our team champions nature-based solutions.

With a wealth of experience, knowledge, and specialist skill sets, our Ecology team consisting of 150 professional experts includes national and global leaders located across the UK and Republic of Ireland, from species licence holders to experts in impact assessment, habitat creation, ecosystem restoration, enhancement, and management. Our Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) professionals not only influence policy and guidance but steer practical and collaborative design decisions that promote positive outcomes.

Our award-winning Ecology Team were Highly Commended in CIEEM’s 2024 Large Consultancy of the Year, and our work at Abberton Reservoir for Essex & Suffolk Water won both a Green Apple Environment Award and CIEEM’s NGO Impact Award for Impact on Nature and Society. Now is the time to join!

Qualifications

Here’s what we will need from you;

  • Demonstratable experience in planning and delivery of ecological services on projects in the UK or Ireland;
  • Well-developed understanding of relevant wildlife conservation or in relation to a least one major habitat type or species;
  • 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;
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
  • Positive behaviours and values with respect to client care, pragmatic decision making and building working relationships, including as a team player;
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