Manchester Hybrid Employment

AECOM is hiring a Consultant Ecologist

About the Role

Join AECOM's Nature team as a Consultant Ecologist in Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, or Dublin, contributing to ecological surveys, impact assessments, and biodiversity projects across infrastructure sectors. You will support innovative ecological practices, including protected species surveys, mitigation design, and Biodiversity Net Gain initiatives within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

What You'll Do

  • Organising and carrying out desk studies and field based habitat, botanical, protected and non-native invasive species surveys
  • Undertaking the analysis, evaluation, interpretation and presentation of ecological data, including supporting production of Ecological Impact Assessments and design of mitigation strategies
  • Safe delivery of protected species and habitat surveys; analysis and evaluation of results, impact assessments, and the design and implementation of successful mitigation strategies
  • Performing the role of an Ecological Clerk of Works on construction projects

What We're Looking For

    Nice to Have

    • Experience in using innovative survey techniques for species and habitats surveys
    • Experience in data capture and reporting
    • Experience in work winning
    • Experience in management of projects
    • Experience in Habitats Regulations Assessments
    • Experience in Biodiversity Net Gain
    • Mentoring and coaching of the team

    Team & Environment

    Be part of a 230-strong UK&I-based Nature team of professional experts, featuring national and global leaders including species licence holders, impact assessment specialists, habitat creation and ecosystem restoration experts.

    Benefits & Compensation

    • Internal and external training opportunities
    • Nurturing mentoring and coaching framework
    • Career development opportunities
    • Flexible hybrid working model to ensure work-life balance
    • Technical practice networks
    • AECOM University
    • Volunteering days
    • Core and personalised benefits designed to support future and well-being
    • Benefits customised to fit your lifestyle

    Work Mode

    Hybrid working model with locations in Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Dublin. Flexible hybrid working model supports work-life balance.

    Required Skills
    ecologyenvironmental consultingfield surveysbiodiversityecological impact assessment ecologyenvironmental consultingfield surveysbiodiversityecological impact assessment
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    AECOM
    AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering solutions in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. The company partners with public- and private-sector clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies through advisory, planning, design, engineering, and construction management. A Fortune 500 firm with $16.1 billion revenue in fiscal year 2025.
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