Join our dynamic Nature team as an Associate Ecologist in our UK and Ireland offices, including Manchester, Leeds, Basingstoke, Newcastle, Glasgow, Cambridge, Nottingham, Bristol and Liverpool offices (other locations across the UK may be considered). Our Nature team are working on a mix of large infrastructure projects in the energy, water, renewables, defence and transport sectors, alongside managing smaller local projects. Our team is also supporting the wider AECOM Nature team with National and International projects. In this role, depending on your interests and skillset, you will have opportunities to support a variety of areas such as using innovative survey techniques for species and habitats surveys, data capture and reporting; work winning; management of projects, Habitats Regulations Assessments; and Biodiversity Net Gain mentoring and coaching of the team.
Responsibilities
* Lead the planning and delivery of ecological inputs for both internal and external clients.
* Produce and technically review a range of ecological assessments including Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, Protected Species Baseline Reports, Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessment, and Biodiversity Net Gain Calculations.
* Provide technical leadership to support the delivery of proportionate and pragmatic solutions.
* Lead consultation and engagement with clients and key project stakeholders including planning authorities, statutory bodies and the public.
* Play a key role in the continued development of our technical capabilities and encourage the embedding of innovation and research.
* Lead the production of bids and tenders for ecological services.
* Mentor and support both junior staff and peers.
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.
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