Climate & Environment Full-time

Consultant Ecologist

AECOM

Posted

May 23, 2026

Location

Ireland

Type

Full-time

Mission

What you will drive

  • Support preparation of high-quality bids and tenders for ecological services in energy, transport, and water sectors.
  • Plan, schedule, and organize ecological project work, ensuring resources, budgets, and controls meet program and budget requirements.
  • Deliver high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services, including technical reviews and protected species licence applications.
  • Author or technically check project deliverables such as ecology chapters for environmental statements.

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role contributes to creating a better world by supporting renewable energy, river restoration, active travel, and urban regeneration projects that enhance biodiversity and environmental sustainability.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

  • Experience in ecological consultancy, including project management and bid preparation.
  • Knowledge of biodiversity net gain, appropriate assessment, and environmental impact assessment.
  • Strong communication and technical writing skills.
  • Ability to work on renewable energy, infrastructure, and urban regeneration projects.

Benefits

What's in it for you

Core and personalized benefits including career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

About

Inside AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering innovative solutions for complex environmental and infrastructure challenges, with a Nature team of 230 experts focused on ecology, habitat creation, and ecosystem restoration.