Principal Ecologist

Company Description At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are a trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve complex challenges and build lasting legacies worldwide. Job Description Are you ready to join a team of talented ecologists and shape the future of the environment? Join our dynamic Nature team as a Principal Ecologist and benefit through our flexible hybrid working model. At AECOM, we’re at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of Ecology programmes and projects through long‑term partnerships with key clients. In this role, you will be the technical lead on a variety of exciting projects. You will support members of the wider team to help in the delivery of the ecological aspects of these projects and collaborate with the multidisciplinary AECOM team to maximise the beneficial outcomes for nature and our clients. Key Projects Major infrastructure projects, especially in the renewable energy sectors. River restoration, flood‑management schemes, active‑travel projects, and urban regeneration initiatives that help create a better world. What You’ll Do Lead and support delivery of high‑quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to internal and external clients. Oversee planning, scheduling and organisation of all phases of ecological project work, ensuring necessary resources, budgets and controls are in place to meet programme and budget requirements. Support development of technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues. Lead and support production of ecology chapters for environmental statements and protected‑species licence applications. Author or technically review project deliverables to ensure high‑quality outputs. Support the continued development of our technical capabilities. Qualifications Degree (or equivalent) in ecology or an associated subject. Membership of an appropriate professional institution and, if possible, Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Environmentalist status or a holder of protected‑species survey and/or mitigation licences. Experience of leading and managing ecological surveys, licensing or impact assessment, demonstrated by relevant professional experience. Experience in managing projects, project budgets and leading stakeholder discussions. Experience of reviewing technical work and supporting wider team members. Benefits and Perks Become part of our dynamic Natural business, which boasts around 150 professional experts across Ireland and Scotland, from species licence holders to experts in habitat creation, ecosystem restoration and management. At AECOM you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward‑thinking environment where your contributions are valued. You’ll enjoy core and personalised benefits, a flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days. Equal Opportunity and Diversity We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to programme and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public‑ and private‑sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. #J-18808-Ljbffr