Principal Aquatic Ecologist

Overview

In this Principal Aquatic Ecologist role, you’ll provide technical leadership across aquatic ecology in the UK and contribute to multidisciplinary projects from planning to delivery. You’ll guide EIA and mitigation work, mentor the team, and shape data-driven ecological inputs for major infrastructure schemes. You’ll work with cross-functional colleagues to deliver high-quality assessments and habitat restoration initiatives. This position offers impact at scale within a global infrastructure firm that prioritises innovation, sustainable outcomes, and community benefit.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible hybrid working
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• well-being programs

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in aquatic ecology for your area of expertise
• Support business development in Scotland and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams
• Input into EIA, planning, mitigation, and multi-disciplinary projects
• Mentor and line manage Aquatic Ecology team members
• Author and review technical reports and develop data analysis processes
• Produce Ecological Impact Assessments aligned with CIEEM guidelines
• Manage aquatic ecology input into projects, including survey design and costing
• Support the wider environmental business

Key requirements

• Experience of ecological impact assessment (EcIA/EIA)
• Experience of WFD compliance assessment
• Knowledge of monitoring techniques for aquatic ecology and permitting requirements
• Understanding of Water Framework Directive-related monitoring techniques
• Knowledge of legislation relating to the aquatic environment
• Full UK driving licence
• leadership and mentoring
• cross-functional collaboration
• communication and report writing
• ecological impact assessment (EcIA/EIA)
• WFD compliance assessment
• aquatic ecology monitoring techniques

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