AECOM's Leeds office is seeking a Graduate Aquatic Ecologist to support consultancy and advisory services involving fieldwork, aquatic survey data collection and analysis, and collaboration with internal teams and clients. The role involves technical field surveys, laboratory analysis, and contributing to multi-disciplinary projects within the Environment business unit.
What You'll Do
- Support the delivery of existing and new contracts for the collection and analysis of aquatic survey data including fish, macroinvertebrates, crayfish, macrophytes, riparian mammals, River Habitat Survey, etc.
- Conduct laboratory analysis of macroinvertebrate samples (family and mixed-taxon) in the Leeds or Nottingham laboratory.
- Assist with a wider range of terrestrial ecology surveys.
- Work as part of the existing network of AECOM ecologists and water scientists within the UK and Ireland.
- Communicate with line manager, project managers, clients, project teams, and other members of the Aquatic Ecology and Water Environment team in person, by telephone, e-mail, letters, and reports.
- Comply with internal business management procedures, including in relation to health and safety and technical quality of all advice and outputs.
- Contribute to maintaining internal and external client relationships, including providing urgent ecological response and/or advice as required.
- Collaborate with colleagues in wider AECOM teams on multi-disciplinary projects.
- Assist with other administrative duties which add value to the management and development of the team.
Team & Environment
Part of a network of AECOM ecologists and water scientists across the UK and Ireland, within the Ecology team of AECOM’s Environment business unit, reporting to a line manager and project managers. The culture emphasizes collaborative teamwork, environmental impact, sustainability, employee well-being, and strong support for early careers and professional development.
Benefits & Compensation
- Career development opportunities
- Flexible hybrid working model to ensure work-life balance
- Technical practice networks
- AECOM University (online curriculum and training)
- Volunteering days
- On the job support and learning with mentorship from a senior team member
- Graduate Development Programme (2-year ADVANCE programme)
- Instructor-led training sessions across the business
- Interactive activities to build knowledge and skills
- Access to AECOM University online curriculum
- Opportunity to join the ADVANCE webinar series
- Support and tools to achieve professional development ambitions
- Opportunity to achieve Chartership with relevant international professional institution
- Affiliation with CIEEM (Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management) or IFM (Institute of Fisheries Management)
Work Mode
Hybrid working model with locations in Leeds and Nottingham, offering flexible hybrid working to suit lifestyle.
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