Principal Ecologist

Job Description

Job SummaryAt AECOM, were delivering a better world.We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether its improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. Were one global team47,000 strongdriven by a common purpose to delivera better world.Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.GREAT JOB, GREAT COMPANYWant to further your career with one of the UKs most dynamic and forward-thinking Ecology teams If so, this is the job for you. Contact us to find out more about this exciting opportunity and how our Freedom to Grow policy will enable you to achieve a rewardingwork-life balance.ABOUT YOUYoull be reliable, hard-working, organised and proactive. Youll have experience of a wide range of projects and have developed specialist knowledge (especially on herpetofauna, chiropteran or riparian mammals). Youll also have good project management skillsand report-writing skills, and some experience of line managing individuals.ABOUT US Our UK Ecology team, comprising more than 160 ecologists based across the UK, covers all terrestrial, freshwater and marine habitats. We provide clients with the full range of ecological services including specialist habitat and species surveys, impact assessment,advice on biodiversity mitigation, offsetting and enhancement, and management planning for biodiversity. Our projects include high-profile transport and other infrastructure, as well as commercial and residential development projects.ABOUT THE JOBWere seeking an experienced Principal Ecologist to join our team in Central England. This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career within an established and successful company that has welfare and wellbeing as core values.

• Utilizes advanced scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies develop technical solutions to complex problems.
• Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, provincial and national regulations to ensure compliance. Work is performed with minimal direction.
• Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Responsible for advanced duties and activities in their specialized functional area.
• Conducts research and does investigation work as required.
• Plans and organizes project studies.
• Assists in the resolution of conflicting technical information and unsuitability of standard procedures.
• Performs complex assignments often requiring the development of unique solutions to problems.
• May oversee the work of less experienced scientists.

Minimum Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of UK and EC wildlife legislation and policy, as well as Ecological Impact Assessment
• Holder of relevant protected species survey licences including mitigation licences would be desirable.
• Technical and professional proficiency with a demonstrable history of winning, deliver and management of ecological projects to a high standard, on time and within budgets
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in particular, the ability to write concise technical reports
• Proven ability to work closely and collaboratively with colleagues and clients
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work to meet peaks in demands
• Represent AECOM externally through projects, client management, publications and presentations
• Use advanced scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop technical solutions to complex problems
• Plan and organise project studies
• Experience of

Phase 1 Habitat and protected species surveys and licensing Managing and mentoring staff, as well as technical leadership of teams of ecologists on major projects Electronic data capture, analysis and presentation Liaising with clients, project managers and other project stakeholders including statutory bodies Interpreting and recording data, conducting analyses, comparing findings to relevant studies and local, provincial and national regulations to ensure complianceIf you can fulfil these requirements but other factors are holding you back from applying, please get in touch so we can work together to address any concerns you may have.Preferred Qualifications

• Recognised degree in an environmental or related discipline
• Full member of CIEEM, IEMA or other relevant professional body

BenefitsHelping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, youll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements. Core benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• One paid annual professional institution membership fee
• You can also choose from a

Your benefits will include: Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, youll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements. Core benefits include 25 days annual leave,company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.Youll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries. And if youre a member of the Reserve Forces youll receive anadditional 15 days paid leave for training commitments. What we offerWe will give you 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 spiritand pioneering mindset are championed.You will help us foster a culture of equity