Senior Ecologist

Overview

As Senior Ecologist you will help shape pioneering ecology projects within AECOM’s Nature team. You’ll support bids, plan multi-phase ecological work, and deliver high-quality consultancy for energy, transport and water sectors. You’ll contribute to sensitive environmental assessments and engage with clients and internal teams to turn complex ecological challenges into practical solutions. This role offers a chance to work on high-impact projects like solar farms and habitat restoration within a collaborative, hybrid-working environment.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible hybrid working
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• well-being programs
• competitive benefits and rewards

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing ecologically focused bids and tenders for energy, transport and water sectors
• Plan, schedule and manage all phases of ecological project work within budget and programme constraints
• Deliver high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services, including through check/review processes
• Develop technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues
• Communicate effectively with ecology team, project members, and clients
• Contribute to ecology chapters for environmental statements and licence applications
• Author or technically check project deliverables to ensure quality

Key requirements

• Experience in planning and delivering ecological services on projects in the UK or Ireland
• Strong understanding of wildlife conservation concepts
• Membership of a professional institution and progress toward Chartership (e.g., CIEEM)
• Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area including protected species licences
• Proactive Health and Safety approach
• Experience mentoring and supporting ecology team members
• communication
• mentoring
• team collaboration
• ecological services delivery
• check and review processes
• habitats regulations assessments

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