Cardiff, United Kingdom Hybrid Employment

AECOM is hiring a Senior Ecologist

About the Role

This position involves leading ecological planning and impact assessments, managing fieldwork, and ensuring projects meet environmental standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and execution of ecological surveys and studies
  • Prepare technical reports on environmental findings and recommendations
  • Conduct habitat and species assessments in various ecosystems
  • Support environmental impact assessments and permitting processes
  • Manage field teams during ecological data collection campaigns
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations
  • Develop and implement conservation and mitigation strategies
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on project planning
  • Review project plans for potential ecological impacts
  • Provide expert input during project design phases
  • Oversee data analysis and interpretation from field studies
  • Prepare documentation for regulatory submittals
  • Engage with stakeholders on ecological project components
  • Conduct wetland delineations and functional assessments
  • Lead endangered species evaluations and surveys
  • Support restoration planning and monitoring efforts
  • Maintain quality control for ecological deliverables
  • Contribute to environmental management plans
  • Assist in developing project scopes and budgets
  • Participate in client meetings and technical discussions
  • Stay current with changes in environmental legislation
  • Train junior staff in field and reporting methods
  • Coordinate with external agencies and consultants
  • Evaluate land use proposals for ecological sensitivity
  • Support due diligence for land acquisition projects

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with fieldwork and office-based responsibilities

Team

Part of a multidisciplinary environmental services team supporting infrastructure and development projects

Project Types

  • Transportation infrastructure
  • Urban development
  • Water resources
  • Energy projects
  • Environmental restoration

Software Proficiency

  • GIS platforms
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Statistical analysis tools
  • Document management systems
  • Field data collection apps

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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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Posted 4 months ago