Principal Ecologist

Core responsibilities:

• 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

This role contributes to shaping the future of the environment by delivering ecology programs and projects that address complex ecological issues, working on renewable energy projects like solar farms, infrastructure development, and habitat restoration to create positive environmental outcomes.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Experience leading ecological consultancy projects and delivering high-quality outputs
• Expertise in ecological impact assessment, habitat creation, ecosystem restoration, and management
• Ability to author or technically check project deliverables to ensure quality
• Experience with protected species licence applications and environmental statements

Benefits include:

• Flexible hybrid working model for work-life balance
• Career development opportunities
• Technical practice networks and 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, working on projects in power and renewables, infrastructure, environment, and transport sectors.