Senior Aquatic Ecologist

Company Description

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Job Description Start here. Grow here.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Aquatic Ecologist to join the Aquatic Ecology Team  have multi-disciplinary offices throughout the UK, and you would play a key role in providing technical expertise and undertaking surveys for new and existing projects, as well as in the continued growth and development of our team.

You will join a growing, friendly, and highly motivated team, and contribute to a diverse range of projects: baseline data collection and monitoring for major infrastructure and utility projects, fish passage and weir removal projects, habitat restoration for regulators and the private sector, pollution response surveys, water quality investigations, etc.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Providing aquatic ecology input into EcIA, planning, mitigation, and multi-disciplinary projects;
• Authoring technical reports and working with multi-disciplinary teams to provide specialist input;
• Undertaking data analysis and processing;
• Production of EcIA documents in line with CIEEM guidelines;
• Managing aquatic ecology input into projects, including survey design and costing;
• Playing an important lead role in a team of multi-skilled aquatic ecologists in AECOM’s nationwide offices and laboratories;
• Supporting the wider environmental business.

We would consider a predominantly desk-based role for a suitable candidate. We would like to retain the opportunity for local fieldwork if required, and occasional travel to the local office(s) to engage with the wider team, frequency to be discussed with the candidate.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Water page on Linked In a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry!

Come

& Grow with Us.

Become part of AECOM's industry-leading Environment Business Line, working alongside specialists in ecology, environmental assessment, nature-based solutions, arboriculture, archaeology, impact assessment and environmental management across the UK & Ireland.

You will join a growing, friendly, and highly motivated team, and contribute to a diverse range of projects: baseline data collection and monitoring for major infrastructure and utility projects, fish passage and weir removal projects, habitat restoration for regulators and the private sector, pollution response surveys, water quality investigations, etc.

Enjoy the Perks.

At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a…