Consultant Ecologist

Job Description

Join our dynamic Nature team as a Consultant Ecologist in our growing offices across the UK & I. In this role you will support a mix of large infrastructure projects in energy, water, renewables, defence and transport, and smaller local projects, while also supporting national and international projects.

• Organise and carry out desk studies and field based habitat, botanical, protected and non‑native invasive species surveys.
• Undertake analysis, evaluation, interpretation and presentation of ecological data, supporting production of Ecological Impact Assessments and design of mitigation strategies.
• Deliver protected species and habitat surveys safely, analyse and evaluate results, produce impact assessments and design and implement successful mitigation strategies.
• Perform the role of an Ecological Clerk of Works on construction projects.

• Experience working in an ecology‑related role in the public and/or private sector, including designing, coordinating and leading field surveys.
• Developed knowledge of UK and EU wildlife legislation and policy, particularly relevant to Wales, and the Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) process.
• Experience in botanical identification, undertaking Phase 1 Habitat/NVC surveys and/or protected species surveys, preferably bats or dormouse.
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work, able to meet peaks in demand, including occasional longer work or unsociable hours and working away from home for days or weeks.
• Strong report‑writing skills with demonstrable experience producing a range of reports and providing ecological advice to clients and stakeholders.

• Core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and wellbeing.
• Career development opportunities, including AECOM University.
• Flexible hybrid working model and volunteering days.
• Technical practice networks.
• Other support tailored to fit your lifestyle.

At AECOM we are a Disability Confident Employer and provide a Disability Confident Interview Scheme. If you would like to apply through this scheme, contact Reasonab

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