Overview
Company: AECOM. Ecology is part of AECOM’s Environment business, providing environmental management services for feasibility, impact analysis and operational compliance, as well as remediation, restoration and reuse of impacted property.
Our Basingstoke office is seeking 2 Graduate Aquatic Ecologists (1 immediate start, 1 Summer 2026).
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, River Habitat Survey, and related work.
* Conduct laboratory analysis of macroinvertebrate samples (family and mixed-taxon) in the 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 managers, project managers, clients, project teams and other members of the Aquatic Ecology and Water Environment team in person, by telephone, e-mail, letters and reports.
* Comply with internal business management procedures, including health and safety and technical quality of all outputs.
* 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 which add value to the management and development of the team.
Benefits & Perks
Enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, flexible hybrid working, career development opportunities, AECOM University, and volunteering days.
Qualifications
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for:
* A degree (preferably MSc or higher, but BSc considered) in Aquatic Ecology/Ecology or related discipline (Freshwater Biology, Marine Ecology, Zoology) with preference for relevant commercial and/or regulatory experience.
* Freshwater experience is essential
* Understanding of aquatic ecology and surveys such as fish, macroinvertebrates, crayfish, macrophytes, riparian mammals and/or River Habitat Survey.
* Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Ability to structure and prioritise work through close cooperation with the team.
* Strong attention to detail and numeracy.
* Effective verbal and written communication with internal and external clients, stakeholders and subcontractors; ability to discuss technical issues and capture feedback.
Desirable
* Full driving license and willingness to travel occasionally (site travel with equipment may be required).
Other Information
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application, please contact ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early; CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis for either immediate or advanced start.
You must have permanent right to work in Ireland as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering services across the project lifecycle. We are a Fortune 500 firm with a focus on equity, diversity, inclusion, and environmental, social and governance priorities.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity: we offer hybrid work options and a flexible, respectful workplace where diverse talents are valued. We provide compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet diverse needs, with opportunities for growth on a global scale.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we support applicants with disabilities through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All information is kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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