In this Principal Ecologist role, you will lead ecological consultancy delivery within AECOM’s Nature team, working on projects across power, infrastructure, environment and transport. You’ll guide planning, budgeting and resource management, develop robust ecological solutions, and contribute to environmental assessments and licence applications. You’ll collaborate with cross-disciplinary experts and help grow technical capabilities, all within an inclusive, flexible hybrid work environment. This is a chance to shape impactful ecological outcomes for major UK projects.
Pay / Benefits
flexible hybrid working
career development opportunities
AECOM University
volunteering days
core and personalised benefits
well-being programs
Responsibilities
Lead and support delivery of ecological consultancy services for internal and external clients
Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource control to meet programme targets
Develop technically robust solutions to complex ecological issues
Lead and support ecology chapters for environmental statements and protected species licences
Author or technically review project deliverables to ensure high quality outputs
Support ongoing development of technical capabilities
Key requirements
Degree (or equivalent) in ecology or an associated subject
Membership of a professional institution and working towards or obtained Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Environmentalist status, plus licences for protected species survey/mitigation
Experience leading ecological surveys/licensing/impact assessment
Experience in work-winning, project management, budgeting and stakeholder discussions
Experience reviewing technical work and supporting wider team members
Stakeholder engagement
Leadership and mentoring
Communication and collaboration
Ecological surveys and licensing
Impact assessment for ecological projects
Environmental statements and licence applications (protected species)
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