Principal Ecologist

• Lead and support delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients
• Oversee plan, schedule and organise all phases of ecological project work, ensuring necessary resources, budgets and controls are in place to meet both programme and budget requirements
• Support development of technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues
• Lead and support production of ecology chapters for environmental statements and protected species licence applications
• Author or technically check project deliverables to ensure high quality outputs
• Support the continued development of our technical capabilities

This role contributes to shaping the future of the environment through ecological projects in power and renewables, infrastructure, environment, and transport sectors, including large solar farms, electricity network upgrades, and habitat assessments.

No specific required skills, experience, or qualifications mentioned in the description.

• Flexible hybrid working model for work-life balance
• Career development opportunities
• Technical practice networks
• AECOM University
• Volunteering days
• Range of core and personalised benefits supporting future and well-being

AECOM is at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of Ecology programs and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients, with a dynamic Nature team of around 150 professional experts across the UK and Ireland.