Senior and Principal Ecology Opportunities

AECOM has a Freedom to Grow policy that celebrates flexible working; if you are interested in joining us, we should be happy to discuss a working arrangement to suit you.

AECOM are looking to grow our UKI wide Ecology team and have opportunities at Senior and Principal levels across the country. If you are an ecologist looking for a change, please do get in touch You will have the opportunity to work within an established and successful consultancy that provides a full range of ecological services ranging from specialist habitat and species surveys, impact assessment, advice on biodiversity mitigation, offsetting and enhancement, and management planning for biodiversity.

Whether you prefer a balance of field work and office work, or you’re looking to largely move away from fieldwork and develop as a project manager, we can give you the platform to develop new skills and achieve your goals. We have fantastic opportunities to further your career within an established and successful business that has welfare and wellbeing as core values

Our Ecology Team comprises over 160 ecologists based across the UK and our teams enjoys the benefits and security of a large corporation, but we work as a small close-knit ecology consultancy. We have mentors within the team who provide support at a personal level and guide the development of skills and experience. There is a programme of internal training courses and a generous budget for external training aligned to your professional development goals. We promote a healthy work-life balance and provide fun social team activities throughout the year. AECOM has a Freedom to Grow policy that celebrates flexible working; if you are interested in joining us, we would be happy to discuss a working arrangement to suit you.

Our UK Ecology Team and covers all terrestrial, freshwater and marine habitats. We provide our clients with the full range of ecological services including specialist habitat and species surveys, impact assessment, advice on biodiversity mitigation, offsetting and enhancement, and management planning for biodiversity.

At AECOM you can go as far as your ability and desire will take you. It’s about your interests and passions. It’s about the experiences you bring with you, and, it’s about your personal goals and aspirations. We provide you with the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse workforce of highly talented professionals on both regional and national projects that impact our world for the better - and to gain relevant experience which will be of significant benefit to you in your future career.

Minimum Requirements

+ Previous work experience in the ecology sector within a professional consultancy (or relevant NGO or academic experience if applicable)

+ A keen interest and understanding of British wildlife and conservation - evidenced through voluntary work, training courses, charity memberships, hobbies or related work experience

+ Proven experience of undertaking habitat and protected species surveys - at least 1 full season of surveying experience

+ Pro-active, reliable and willingness to travel between project sites

+ Well organised with good time management and communication skills

+ Ability to record data efficiently and methodically

+ Able to complete field surveys proforma to a high standard using iPads/Touchpads and basic software packages (Excel, Word etc)

Preferred Qualifications

The value of diversity and inclusion is readily apparent in creating a collaborative, supportive working environment and in delivering innovative, contextually appropriate projects. It is very important to both what we do and the way we do it. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. The important thing for us is that you can demonstrate that you can effectively fulfil the needs of the role. If you feel you can fulfil the requirements of the role, but there are other factors that are making you hesitant in applying, we would still like to hear from you and see if we can work together to overcome any challenges.

+ Working towards or holds one or more protected species survey licences (for great crested newts or bats)

What We Offer

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit i