Description
Join AECOM's dynamic Nature team as a Principal Ecologist, working on a variety of projects in the power and renewables, infrastructure, environment, and transport sectors. You will lead and support delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services, oversee project planning and organisation, and support development of technically robust solutions to complex ecological issues.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and support delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to internal and external clients
- Oversee plan, schedule, and organise all phases of ecological project work, ensuring necessary resources, budgets, and controls are in place
- 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 check project deliverables to ensure high-quality outputs
- Support the continued development of technical capabilities
Qualifications:
- Degree (or equivalent) in ecology or an associated subject
- Membership of an appropriate professional institution and working towards or obtained Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Environmentalist status
- Experience of leading and managing ecological surveys, licensing, and impact assessment
- Experience in work-winning, managing projects, project budgets, and leading stakeholder discussions
- Experience of reviewing technical work and supporting wider team members
Benefits:
- Flexible hybrid working model
- Career development opportunities
- Technical practice networks
- AECOM University
- Volunteering days
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