Consultant Ecologist

Job Attributes Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited Business Line: Environment Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: UK - Manchester, Level 4 - 100 Emban Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Are you ready to join a team of talented ecologist’s and shape the future of the environment? Join our dynamic Nature team as a Consultant Ecologist in our growing Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Dublin (though other locations may be considered), as well as taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model. At AECOM, we’re at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of Ecology programs and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients. 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 also supports 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 on 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. Our supportive environment offers both internal and external training opportunities within a nurturing mentoring and coaching framework. Come grow with us. Responsibilities Organising and carrying out desk studies and field based habitat, botanical, protected and non-native invasive species surveys; Undertaking the analysis, evaluation, interpretation and presentation of ecological data, including supporting production of Ecological Impact Assessments and design of mitigation strategies; Safe delivery of protected species and habitat surveys; analysis and evaluation of results, impact assessments, and the design and implementation of successful mitigation strategies; Performing the role of an Ecological Clerk of Works on construction projects; Qualifications Experience of working in an ecology-related job role in the public and/or private sector, and designing, coordinating/leading field surveys; Developing knowledge of UK and EC wildlife legislation and policy, particularly relevant to Wales, and the Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) process; Experience in botanical identification, undertaking Phase 1 Habitat / NVC surveys and/or protected species surveys, preferably bats or dormouse; Adaptable and flexible approach to work to meet peaks in demands (ecology roles typically involve occasional longer and/or unsociable hours and a degree of working away from home for days or weeks at a time); and Strong report writing skills, with demonstrable experience in producing a range of reports and providing ecological advice to clients and stakeholders. Benefits You will enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work‑life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days. 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 let us know using this email address View email address on click.appcast.io if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr AECO