AECOM is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead and support the delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services across a range of sectors including power and renewables, infrastructure, environment, and transport. The role involves leading ecological project work, developing robust solutions to complex ecological issues, and contributing to environmental statements and protected species licence applications.
What You'll Do
- Lead and support delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients
- Oversee plan, schedule and organise all phases of ecological project work, ensuring necessary resources, budgets and controls are in place to meet both programme and budget requirements
- Support development of technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues
- Lead and support 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
Technical Stack
- GIS
Team & Environment
Join a 230-person Nature business team with experts in arboriculture, forestry, groundwater, surface water, and ecology, including national and global leaders across the UK&I. The team fosters an inclusive, forward-thinking, innovative, and collaborative culture that values contributions and supports professional growth.
Benefits & Compensation
- Flexible hybrid working model
- Career development opportunities
- Technical practice networks
- AECOM University
- Volunteering days
- Core and personalised benefits designed to support future and well-being
- Work-life balance that suits your lifestyle
Work Mode
Hybrid working model with office locations in Cambridge, Basingstoke, Croydon, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bristol, and Liverpool. Flexible hybrid working available; other locations may be considered.
AECOM is committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where all employees are valued and supported.
