Principal Marine Ecologist

• Provide technical marine ecological and marine consenting advice as a Subject Matter Expert, directing inputs across various projects including EIA/DCO development cycles and marine ecology impact assessments.
• Ensure quality deliverables by applying critical attention to detail and adhering to quality management procedures, while effectively communicating complex scientific information.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including underwater acoustics, coastal processes, water scientists, marine archaeologists, and EIA colleagues to improve environmental outcomes.
• Contribute to business development through work winning, proposal development, marketing, client liaison, and project management including resource and budget oversight.

This role improves environmental outcomes for marine projects by providing expert ecological guidance and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure sustainable development and habitat protection.

• Expertise in marine ecology and marine consenting with experience in EIA/DCO development cycles and marine ecology impact assessments.
• Excellent writing and communication skills to tailor complex scientific information for different audiences.
• Project management skills including resource and budget management, with ability to procure and manage subcontractors.
• Experience in business development, proposal writing, client liaison, and mentoring or team development.

Core and personalised benefits supporting future and well-being, career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm that works on diverse projects including power and infrastructure schemes, habitat restoration studies, flood defence, and coastal developments, with a focus on environmental and engineering solutions.