Principal Ecologist

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers, and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to join a team of talented ecologists and shape the future of the environment? Join our dynamic Nature team as a Principal Ecologist in our growing Nottingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Basingstoke, and Croydon locations (though other locations may be considered), and benefit through our flexible hybrid working model. At AECOM, we're at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of Ecology programs and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients.

Presently, we are working on a wide range of projects, notably in the power and renewables, infrastructure, environment, and transport sectors, as well as collaborating with other technical disciplines such as landscape, GIS, engineering, sustainability, and drainage. Our recent projects have included several of the largest solar farms to have gained consent in the UK; a cable tunnel below the River Thames; electricity network upgrades in Kent and Suffolk; habitats regulations assessments of various plans and projects for local authorities; and master planning of new residential developments for local authorities.

Here's what you'll do:

• Lead and support the preparation of high-quality and commercially astute bids and tenders for ecological services, notably in the energy, defence, and water sectors.
• Oversee, plan, schedule, and organize all phases of ecological project work, ensuring necessary resources, budgets, and controls are in place to meet both programme and budget requirements.
• Lead and support the delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients, including through our check and review processes.
• Support the development of technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues.
• Lead and support the 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.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

Here's what we're looking for:

• Experience of leading and managing ecological surveys/licensing/impact assessment (as relevant to your areas of specialisms) as demonstrated by suitable professional experience.
• Experience in work-winning, managing projects, project budgets, and leading stakeholder discussions.
• Experience of reviewing technical work and supporting wider team members.
• Well-developed understanding of relevant wildlife conservation or in relation to at least one major habitat type or species.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution and evidence of working towards Chartership (such as CIEEM or related), as well as excellent field skills in at least one specialist area including any protected species licences.
• A full driving licence and willingness to visit other locations on company business.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAdjustments@aecom.com. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information

There is also potential for travel to North Wales, Scotland, and internationally.

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For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (Melissa Moody).