Climate & Environment Full-time

Senior Ecologist

AECOM

Posted

Feb 14, 2026

Location

UK

Type

Full-time

Mission

What you will drive

Core Responsibilities

  • Support the preparation of high quality and commercially astute bids and tenders for ecological services, notably in the energy, transport and water sectors.
  • 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 delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients, including through check and review processes.
  • Support development of technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues.
  • Communicate effectively and professionally with other members of the ecology team, within projects and with clients.
  • Support production of ecology chapters for environmental statements and protected species licence applications.
  • Author or technically check project deliverables to ensure high quality outputs.

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role contributes to shaping the future of the environment through ecological projects that uplift communities and enhance lives, working on renewable energy projects, infrastructure development, and environmental protection initiatives.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

Required skills and qualifications:

  • Senior-level experience in ecology (implied by job title and responsibilities)
  • Experience with ecological consultancy and advisory services
  • Ability to prepare bids and tenders for ecological services
  • Project planning and organizational skills for ecological work
  • Technical expertise in ecological assessment and protected species
  • Strong communication skills with team members and clients

Benefits

What's in it for you

Benefits include:

  • Flexible hybrid working model
  • Career development opportunities
  • Technical practice networks
  • AECOM University access
  • Volunteering days
  • Range of core and personalised benefits designed to support future and well-being

About

Inside AECOM

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.