Principal Marine Ecologist
Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST)
Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job Description
Are you passionate about Marine Ecology? Join our dynamic Nature team as Principal Marine Ecologist across several UK and Ireland offices, including Basingstoke, Manchester, Glasgow, Bristol, Leeds, Birmingham, Cambridge, and Dublin. In this role, you will work on national and international projects ranging from offshore wind to habitat restoration, flood defence, and coastal developments.
Responsibilities
* Provide subject‑matter expertise on marine ecology and consenting, delivering technical advice to internal and external stakeholders.
* Lead marine ecology impact assessments, including ES chapters, HRA, MCZ, and WFD, and support licence and permitting applications.
* Ensure high‑quality deliverables that meet rigorous quality management procedures.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (underwater acoustics, coastal processes, water science, marine archaeology, EIA specialists) to improve environmental outcomes.
* Contribute to business development: develop technical and fee proposals, marketing materials, and client liaison.
* Manage projects: allocate resources, monitor budgets, report progress to clients and internal stakeholders, and procure specialist subcontractors when required.
* Mentor and train team members, fostering a supportive environment.
Qualifications
* Comprehensive marine ecological expertise with proven experience preparing and reviewing technical chapters and impact assessments (EIA, HRA, MCZ, WFD).
* In‑depth understanding of marine consenting and licensing regimes across the UK, and experience liaising with regulatory bodies such as MMO, NRW, Scottish MD, and The Crown Estate.
* Strong technical knowledge and advanced scientific methods applicable to diverse marine projects.
* Experience coordinating teams, line management, and mentoring junior colleagues.
* Business development experience, including tenders and client presentations.
Benefits & Perks
Flexible hybrid working, career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days. Technical practice networks and ongoing training support professional growth.
Equal Opportunity
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you have a disability requiring reasonable accommodation, please contact ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer interview opportunities under the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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