About the job
Are you eager to make a positive impact on the environment by joining a team of skilled ecologists? AECOM's dynamic Nature team is seeking a Principal Ecologist to be part of our expanding operations in locations including Cambridge, Basingstoke, Croydon, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bristol, and Liverpool (other locations may also be considered). Enjoy the advantages of our flexible hybrid working model.
At AECOM, we lead the way in innovation by offering an outstanding array of Ecology programs and projects, fostered through enduring partnerships with key clients. Our current portfolio includes diverse projects across the power and renewables, infrastructure, environmental, and transport sectors. We collaborate closely with various technical disciplines like landscape architecture, GIS, engineering, sustainability, and drainage. Notable recent projects feature some of the largest solar farms approved in the UK, energy transition initiatives, habitat regulations assessments for local authorities, and masterplanning for new residential developments.
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to our internal and external clients.
- Manage all phases of ecological project work, ensuring resources, budgets, and controls meet program and budgetary requirements.
- Develop technically sound and practical solutions to complex ecological challenges.
- Oversee the production of ecology chapters for environmental statements and protected species license applications.
- Review and ensure high-quality outputs by authoring or technically checking project deliverables.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of our technical capabilities.
Join Our Growth Journey.
As part of our vibrant Nature business, which includes approximately 230 professionals specializing in arboriculture, forestry, groundwater, surface water, and ecology, you will thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your input is valued. Our team comprises national and global leaders, from species license holders to experts in impact assessment, habitat creation, ecosystem restoration, and management.
At AECOM, we offer a competitive range of core and personalized benefits aimed at supporting your wellbeing and career development. Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model that enhances your work-life balance, access to technical networks, AECOM University, and volunteer opportunities.
