Overview
Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world through infrastructure consulting that helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, solving the world’s most complex challenges and building legacies for future generations. We invite you to join a global team delivering a positive and tangible impact while pursuing bold ideas and big dreams.
We are seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our Nature team in Bristol and Cardiff offices (other locations may be considered), with a flexible hybrid working model. We are at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of Ecology programs and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients.
Presently, we are working on a wide range of projects, including major infrastructure projects in the renewable energy sectors, river restoration/flood management schemes, active travel projects, and urban regeneration.
Responsibilities
* Support the preparation of high quality and commercially astute bids and tenders for ecological services, notably in the energy, transport and water sectors
* Plan, schedule and organise all phases of ecological project work, ensuring necessary resources, budgets and controls are in place to meet programme and budget requirements
* Support delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients, including through our check and review processes
* Support development of technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues
* Communicate effectively and professionally with other members of the ecology team, within projects and with clients
* Support production of ecology chapters for environmental statements and protected species licence applications
* Author or technically check project deliverables to ensure high quality outputs
Qualifications
* Demonstratable experience in planning and delivery of ecological services on projects in the UK or Ireland
* Well-developed understanding of relevant wildlife conservation
* Membership of an appropriate professional institution and evidence of working towards Chartership (such as CIEEM or related)
* Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area including any protected species licences
* A proactive approach to Health and Safety
* Mentoring and supporting ecology team members
Additional Information
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. Reasonable accommodations are available on request. Details are provided on our recruitment channels and at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer. We provide a range of compensation, benefits and well-being programs, and support flexible hybrid working to fit individual needs.
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