Consultant Ecologist

Join AECOM's dynamic Nature team as a Consultant Ecologist in Croydon, Cambridge, or Basingstoke, with a flexible hybrid working model. As a Consultant Ecologist, you will work on a variety of projects, including power and renewables, infrastructure, environment, and transport sectors. Your responsibilities will include:

• Organising and carrying out desk studies and field-based habitat, botanical, protected, and non-native invasive species surveys;
• Undertaking analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and presentation of ecological data, including supporting production of Ecological Impact Assessments and design of mitigation strategies;
• Safe delivery of protected species and habitat surveys; analysis and evaluation of results, impact assessments, and design and implementation of successful mitigation strategies;
• Performing the role of an Ecological Clerk of Works on construction projects.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience of working in an ecology-related job role in the public and/or private sector, and designing, coordinating/leading field surveys;
• Developing knowledge of UK and EC wildlife legislation and policy, and the Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) process;
• Experience in botanical identification, and leading undertaking UK Habitat surveys and/or protected species surveys;
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work to meet peaks in demands;
• Strong report writing skills, with demonstrable experience in producing a range of reports and providing ecological advice to clients and stakeholders.

AECOM offers a range of core and personalised benefits, including career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.