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Principal Ecologist

AECOMCambridge
Hybrid Full-time

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Are You Ready to Challenge the Norms? We are looking for:A degree (or equivalent) in ecology or a related field. Membership in a relevant professional institution, with progress towards or holding Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Environmentalist status, including protected species survey and/or mitigation licenses. Demonstrated experience in leading and managing ecological surveys, licensing, and impact assessments. Proven track record in work-winning, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Experience in reviewing technical work and supporting team members. We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

About the job

Are you ready to make a significant impact on the environment by joining a team of skilled ecologists? 

We invite you to become a vital member of our innovative Nature team as a Principal Ecologist in our expanding offices located in Cambridge, Basingstoke, Croydon, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bristol, and Liverpool (other locations may also be considered). Enjoy the benefits of our flexible hybrid working model at AECOM, where we lead the way in delivering an exceptional portfolio of Ecology programs and projects through long-standing partnerships with key clients.

We are currently engaged in a diverse array of projects across the power, renewables, infrastructure, environment, and transport sectors. Our collaborative efforts extend to other technical disciplines, including landscape, GIS, engineering, sustainability, and drainage. Recent projects include some of the largest solar farms in the UK, a cable tunnel beneath the River Thames, electricity network upgrades in Kent and Suffolk, and master planning for new residential developments.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support the delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients.
  • Oversee, plan, schedule, and organize all phases of ecological project work, ensuring that necessary resources, budgets, and controls are in place to meet program and budget requirements.
  • Develop technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological challenges.
  • Lead the production of ecology chapters for environmental statements and protected species license applications and ensure the high quality of project deliverables.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of our technical capabilities.

Join Us in Our Growth Journey. 

Become part of our dynamic Nature business, which comprises around 230 professionals specializing in arboriculture, forestry, groundwater, surface water, and ecology. Our team includes national and global leaders in species licensing, impact assessment, habitat creation, ecosystem restoration, enhancement, and management. At AECOM, you will flourish in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

Don't forget the amazing perks at AECOM! You will enjoy a variety of core and personalized benefits tailored to support your future and well-being, including career development opportunities, a flexible hybrid working model to enhance your work-life balance, technical practice networks, and access to AECOM University.

About AECOM

Join Us and Make a Difference. At AECOM, we are committed to delivering a better world. Whether it’s improving your commute, ensuring reliable energy, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. As the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, we partner with clients to tackle the most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. With the surge in infrastructure investment worldwide, there has never been a better time to join AECOM. Bring your bold ideas and aspirations to a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, and program managers, all working to create a positive and lasting impact. Join us in our mission to deliver a better world.

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