Consultant Ecologist

Start here. Grow here.  

Are you ready to join a team of talented ecologists and shape the future of the environment 

Join our dynamic Nature team as a Consultant Ecologist in our growing Leeds Newcastle Manchester Croydon Cambridge Basingstoke Birmingham or Nottingham offices (though other locations may be considered) as well as taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model. At AECOM were at the forefront of innovation delivering an exceptional portfolio of Ecology programs and projects through longterm partnerships with key clients. Presently our Northern regional Nature teams are working on a new electrical transmission line for National Grid (facilitating the connection of proposed new offshore wind) rail projects including the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) nationally significant blue and green hydrogen production facilities solar farm projects in addition to various water and highways projects and potential to travel to assist with North Wales Scotland and potentially more internationally. 

In this role depending on your interests and skillset you will have opportunities to support on a variety of areas such as: using innovative techniques for species and habitats surveys work winning and Biodiversity Net Gain mentoring. Our supportive environment offers both internal and external training opportunities within a nurturing mentoring and coaching framework.

Heres what youll do: 

• Participate in the health safety and wellbeing culture of the team;
• Support liaison with project managers and clients on the delivery of ecological requirements within multidisciplinary tenders and projects; 
• Organise and carry out desk studies and fieldbased habitat botanical and protected species surveys; 
• Assisting as appropriate to grade with managing the technical and financial performance of ecological projects to meet budgets and deadlines; 
• Support with undertaking the analysis evaluation interpretation and presentation of ecological data including preparing reports and supporting with the design of mitigation strategies; 
• Performing the role of an Ecological Clerk of Works on construction projects; 
• Communicate effectively and professionally with your line manager other members of the ecology team and clients; 
• Compliance with internal business management procedures including in relation to health and safety and technical quality of all advice and outputs including selfcheck of work; and 

If youre passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality AECOM welcomes you. Join our team where we dont just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects were working on and see firsthand the difference were making in the industry!  

Come grow with us. 

Become part of our dynamic Nature business which boasts around 150 professional experts including national and global leaders located across the UK&I from species licence holders to experts in impact assessment habitat creation ecosystem restoration enhancement and management. At AECOM youll thrive in an inclusive and forwardthinking environment where your contributions are valued. 

And lets not forget about the perks at AECOM. Youll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and wellbeing customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a worklife balance that suits your lifestyle technical practice networks AECOM University and volunteering days. 

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible 

Heres what were looking for:

• Demonstrable experience of working in an ecologyrelated job role in the public and/or private sector;
• Knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies and a membership of an appropriate professional institution or evidence working towards (such as CIEEM);
• Field skills with experience in botanical identification including Phase1/ UKHab and/or protected species surveys;
• 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/ weeks at a time); and
• Report writing skills with demonstrable experience in producing a range of reports.

We celebrate diversity including neurodiversity and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact us at At AECOM we value everyones unique contributions and perspectives. 

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us we would be delighted to hear from you! 

Additional Information :

Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM Follow us on LinkedIn Facebook Instagram and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices employee stories latest projects and much more! 

For further information about the role reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (Melissa Moody). 

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or longterm condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.