Consultant Ecologist

Join our dynamic Nature team as a Consultant Ecologist in our growing Leeds, Newcastle, Manchester, Croydon, Cambridge, Basingstoke, Birmingham or Nottingham offices (though other locations may be considered), as well as taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model. At AECOM, we’re at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of Ecology programs and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients. Presently, our Northern regional Nature teams are working on a new electrical transmission line for National Grid (facilitating the connection of proposed new offshore wind), rail projects including the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), nationally significant blue and green hydrogen production facilities, solar farm projects, in addition to various water and highways projects and potential to travel to assist with North Wales, Scotland and potentially more internationally.

In this role, depending on your interests and skillset, you will have opportunities to support on a variety of areas such as: using innovative techniques for species and habitats surveys, work winning and Biodiversity Net Gain mentoring. Our supportive environment offers both internal and external training opportunities within a nurturing mentoring and coaching framework.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Participate in the health, safety and well-being culture of the team;

• Support liaison with project managers and clients on the delivery of ecological requirements within multi-disciplinary tenders and projects;

• Organise and carry out desk studies and field-based habitat, botanical, and protected species surveys;

• Assisting, as appropriate to grade, with managing the technical and financial performance of ecological projects to meet budgets and deadlines;

• Support with undertaking the analysis, evaluation, interpretation and presentation of ecological data, including preparing reports and supporting with the design of mitigation strategies;

• Performing the role of an Ecological Clerk of Works on construction projects;

• Communicate effectively and professionally with your line manager, other members of the ecology team and clients;

• Compliance with internal business management procedures, including in relation to health and safety and technical quality of all advice and outputs including self-check of work; and

If you’re passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don’t just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we’re working on and see firsthand the difference we’re making in the industry!