Are you ready to be a part of a talented team of ecologists dedicated to shaping the future of our environment?Join our innovative Nature team as a Principal Ecologist in one of our expanding offices located in Cambridge, Basingstoke, Croydon, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bristol, and Liverpool (additional locations may be considered). Enjoy the benefits of our flexible hybrid working model. At AECOM, we lead the way in innovation, delivering an outstanding portfolio of Ecology programs and projects through long-term collaborations with key clients.Our current projects span various sectors, including power and renewables, infrastructure, environment, and transportation. We also collaborate closely with other technical disciplines such as landscape architecture, GIS, engineering, sustainability, and drainage. Recent highlights include some of the largest solar farms granted consent in the UK, a cable tunnel beneath the River Thames, electricity network enhancements in Kent and Suffolk, habitat regulations assessments for local authorities, and master planning for new residential developments.Your Responsibilities:Lead and support the delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external stakeholders.Oversee the planning, scheduling, and organization of all phases of ecological project work, ensuring that necessary resources, budgets, and controls are applied to meet program and budgetary requirements.Develop technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological challenges.Lead and support the preparation of ecology chapters for environmental statements and protected species license applications.Authorship or technical review of project deliverables to guarantee high-quality outcomes.Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of our technical capabilities.Join our growth journey.Become a part of our vibrant Nature business, consisting of approximately 230 professional experts in arboriculture, forestry, groundwater, surface water, and ecology. Our team includes national and global leaders based throughout the UK and Ireland, ranging from species license holders to experts in impact assessment, habitat creation, ecosystem restoration, and management. At AECOM, you will thrive in an inclusive and progressive environment where your contributions are recognized and valued.And don't forget the benefits at AECOM! You will receive a comprehensive range of core and personalized benefits tailored to support your future and well-being. Enjoy career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model for an optimal work-life balance, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and much more!
Mar 5, 2026
