Senior Ecologist
$31,200–$31,200 year
HybridNewcastle, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Support preparation of high-quality bids and tenders for ecological services in energy, transport, and water sectors. Plan, schedule, and organize all phases of project work to meet program and budget requirements. Deliver high-quality consultancy and advisory services to internal and external clients through check and review processes. Develop technically robust solutions for complex ecological issues, including ecology chapters for environmental statements and protected species licence applications. Author or technically check project deliverables to ensure high quality outputs. Communicate effectively with the ecology team and clients while mentoring junior members. This role sits within AECOM's Nature team, collaborating with disciplines like landscape, GIS, and engineering on major solar farms and infrastructure projects across the UK.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstratable experience in planning and delivery of ecological services on projects in the UK or Ireland
- Well-developed understanding of relevant wildlife conservation
- Membership of an appropriate professional institution and evidence of working towards Chartership (such as CIEEM or related.)
- Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area including any protected species licences
- A proactive approach to Health and Safety
- Mentoring and supporting ecology team members
- Must be able to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment
Desired Qualifications
- If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us
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