Join our dynamic Nature team as a Principal Ecologist at AECOM and help shape the future of the environment.
We offer a flexible hybrid working model and competitive benefits.
Responsibilities
* Lead and support delivery of high‑quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to internal and external clients.
* Oversee planning, scheduling, and organization of all phases of ecological project work, ensuring necessary resources, budgets, and controls are in place to meet programme and budget requirements.
* Support the development of technically robust and practical 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, and a holder of protected species survey and/or mitigation licences.
* Experience leading and managing ecological surveys, licensing, and impact assessment, with suitable professional experience.
* Experience in winning work, managing projects, project budgets, and leading stakeholder discussions.
* Experience reviewing technical work and supporting wider team members.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we will help you reach yours.
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