Principal Ecologist

**Company Description**
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**Job Description** Start here. Grow here.**

Are you ready to join a team of talented ecologist’s and shape the future of the environment?

Join our dynamic Nature team as a Principal Ecologist in our Dublin, Cork, and Belfast offices (though other locations may be considered), and benefit through 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.

Current projects include a large number associated with green energy generation and grid infrastructure upgrades. We also work on large-scale active travel projects across the country. We are working with clients to implement a Biodiversity Net Gain approach to their projects, and support local planning authorities with Appropriate Assessment of Local Development Plans. You will work closely with colleagues in Northern Ireland, Scotland and the rest of the UK, and there are opportunities for international work elsewhere.

**_ Here’s what you’ll do:_**
- Lead and support the preparation of high quality and commercially astute bids and tenders for ecological services, notably in the energy, defence, and water sectors.
- Oversee plan, schedule and organise all phases of ecological project work, ensuring necessary resources, budgets and controls are in place to meet both programme and budget requirements;
- Lead and support delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients, including through our check and review processes;
- Support development of technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues;
- Author or technically check project deliverables to ensure high quality outputs;
- Support the continued development of our technical capabilities and reach;

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

**Come grow with us.**

Become part of our dynamic Natural business, which boasts around 150 professional experts including approximately 20 staff across our Ireland and Scotland region, working from offices in Dublin, Cork, Belfast, Glasgow and Edinburgh. With a wealth of experience, knowledge, and specialist skill sets, our Ecology team includes national and global leaders located across the UK and Republic of Ireland, from species licence holders to experts in impact assessment, habitat creation, ecosystem restoration, enhancement, and management. Our Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) professionals not only influence policy and guidance but steer practical and collaborative design decisions that promote positive outcomes.

And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days
**Qualifications** Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?**
- Here’s what we’re looking for:_
- Experience of leading and managing ecological surveys/licensing/impact assessment (as relevant to your areas of specialisms) as demonstrated by suitable professional experience;
- Experience in work-winning, managing projects, project budgets and leading stakeholder discussions;
- Experience of reviewing technical work and supporting wider team members;
- Well-developed understanding of relevant wildlife conservation or in relation to a least one major habitat type or species;
- Membership of an appropriate professional institution and evidence of working tow