AECOM Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Overview
Join the Senior Ecologist role at AECOM. Working with our Dublin and Belfast Nature team (other locations may be considered), you’ll contribute to an innovative portfolio of Ecology programs and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients. We offer a flexible hybrid working model. Current projects include renewable energy and active travel schemes, and residential developments. We are helping clients implement Biodiversity Net Gain and support local planning authorities with Appropriate Assessment of Local Development Plans.
Responsibilities
* Actively support the health, safety and well-being of the team and other colleagues.
* Support the preparation of high quality and commercially astute bids and tenders for ecological services, notably in the energy, defence, and water sectors.
* Plan, schedule and organise all phases of ecological project work, ensuring resources, budgets and controls meet programme and budget requirements.
* Support delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to internal and external clients, including through check and review processes.
* Support development of technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues.
* Communicate effectively and professionally with 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
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for:
* Demonstrable experience in planning and delivery of ecological services on projects in the UK or Ireland.
* Well-developed understanding of wildlife conservation in relation to at least one major habitat type or species.
* 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.
Benefits and Environment
Join our dynamic Natural business, which includes professionals across Ireland and Scotland region. AECOM offers a range of core and personalised benefits, flexible hybrid working, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days, and opportunities for career development. We value inclusion and provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.
Additional Information
Disability accommodation: We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please contact ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
EEO and Contact: We celebrate diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. For more information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (Melissa Moody).
ReqID: J10131654
Business Line: Environment
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Ireland Limited
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