At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to lead aquatic ecology projects and make a real environmental impact.
- Company: AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting, dedicated to building a better world.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, career development, and a range of personalised benefits.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive team with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Be part of innovative projects that uplift communities and enhance lives.
- Qualifications: Experience in aquatic ecology and understanding of relevant legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Aquatic Ecologist to join the Aquatic Ecology Team at AECOM. This role can be based in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin and Belfast. Our team is working on a diverse range of projects: baseline data collection and monitoring for major infrastructure and utility projects, fish passage and weir removal projects, habitat restoration for regulators and the private sector, pollution response surveys, water quality investigations, etc.
Here’s what you’ll do:
- Providing aquatic ecology input into EcIA, planning, mitigation, and multi-disciplinary projects;
- Authoring technical reports and working with multi-disciplinary teams to provide specialist input;
- Undertaking data analysis and processing;
- Production of EcIA documents in line with CIEEM guidelines;
- Managing aquatic ecology input into projects, including survey design and costing;
- Playing an important lead role in a team of multi-skilled aquatic ecologists in AECOM’s nationwide offices and laboratories;
- Supporting the wider environmental business.
Qualifications:
- Understanding and implementing industry standard monitoring techniques and analyses for aquatic ecology and associated consenting/permitting requirements;
- Understanding of legislation relating to the aquatic environment and its implementation, including the Water Framework Directive (WFD);
- Experience of the EcIA/EIA process, from baseline data collection (desk-based and field surveys) to impact assessment and mitigation design;
- Experience of WFD compliance assessment;
- Full UK driving licence.
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!
Senior Aquatic Ecologist employer: AECO
AECOM is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, providing Senior Building Services Electrical Engineers with the opportunity to lead complex projects while mentoring the next generation of engineers. With a strong emphasis on professional development and the chance for international assignments, employees can expect a rewarding career path in a dynamic environment that values creativity and teamwork.
