Graduate Aquatic Ecologist – Nottingham, UK (Hybrid)
At AECOM’s Environment business we’re looking for a graduate Aquatic Ecologist to support the delivery of consultancy and advisory services, including fieldwork and site work, to both internal and external clients.
Responsibilities
* Support the delivery of existing and new contracts for the collection and analysis of aquatic survey data including fish, macroinvertebrates, crayfish, macrophytes, riparian mammals and River Habitat Survey.
* Conduct laboratory analysis of macroinvertebrate samples (family and mixed‑taxon) in our Leeds or Nottingham laboratory.
* Assist with a wider range of terrestrial ecology surveys.
* Work as part of the existing network of AECOM ecologists and water scientists within the UK and Ireland.
* Communicate with line manager, project managers, clients, project teams and other members of the Aquatic Ecology and Water Environment team in person, by telephone, e‑mail and reports.
* Comply with internal business management procedures, including health and safety and technical quality requirements.
* Contribute to maintaining internal and external client relationships, including providing urgent ecological response and/or advice as required.
* Collaborate with colleagues in wider AECOM teams on multi‑disciplinary projects.
* Assist with other administrative duties that add value to the management and development of the team.
Qualifications
* Degree (preferably MSc or higher; BSc accepted) in Aquatic Ecology, Ecology or a related discipline (Freshwater Biology, Marine Ecology, Zoology). Commercial and/or regulatory experience is an advantage.
* Freshwater experience and laboratory macroinvertebrate analysis essential.
* Understanding of aquatic ecology surveys such as fish, macroinvertebrates, crayfish, macrophytes, riparian mammals and/or River Habitat Survey.
* Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) essential.
* Ability to structure and prioritise work effectively in close cooperation with the team.
* Solid attention to detail and strong numeracy.
* Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally and in writing.
Desirable
* Full driving licence and willingness to travel on occasion (some site travel with equipment may be required).
Benefits
* Career development opportunities, including mentoring, graduate ADVANCE programme, and access to AECOM University and online curriculum.
* Hybrid working model to support work‑life balance.
* Technical practice networks, volunteering days and other core benefits.
Other Information
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.
All your information will be kept confidential according to Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines.
To be considered, you must have a permanent right to work in Ireland as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
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