Aquatic Ecologist Graduate​/Summer

Aquatic Ecologist Graduate - Nottingham (Immediate/Summer 26 start)

• Full-time
• State/Province:
  Nottinghamshire
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
• Business Line:
  Environment
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Operating Group:
  International
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  UK - Nottingham Regan Way

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we are delivering a better world through infrastructure consulting.

Ecology is part of AECOM’s Environment business, providing environmental management services for feasibility, impact analysis, and operational compliance as well as remediation, restoration, and re‑use of impacted property.

Our Nottingham office is currently seeking a Graduate Aquatic Ecologist.

The role will support the delivery of consultancy and advisory services, including a wide range of fieldwork and site work opportunities, to both internal and external clients to a high level of technical quality and to programme and budget.

• Support the delivery of existing and new contracts for the collection and analysis of aquatic survey data including fish, macroinvertebrates, crayfish, macrophytes, riparian mammals, River Habitat Survey etc.;
• Conduct laboratory analysis of macroinvertebrate samples (family and mixed‑taxon) in our Leeds or Nottingham laboratory;
• Assist with a wider range of terrestrial ecology surveys;
• Work as part of the existing network of AECOM ecologists and water scientists within the UK and Ireland;
• Communicate with line manager, project managers, clients, project teams and other members of the Aquatic Ecology and Water Environment team in person, by telephone, e‑mail, letters and reports;
• Comply with internal business management procedures, including in relation to health and safety and technical quality of all advice and outputs;
• Contribute to maintaining internal and external client relationships, including providing urgent ecological response and / or advice as required;
• Collaborate with colleagues in wider AECOM teams on multi‑disciplinary projects;
• Assist with other administrative duties which add value to the management and development of the team.

• A degree (preferably MSc or higher, but BSc considered) in Aquatic Ecology, Ecology or related discipline (Freshwater Biology, Marine Ecology, Zoology) would be an advantage, as would previous commercial and/or regulatory experience;
• Freshwater experience is essential as well as laboratory macroinvertebrate analysis;
• Understanding of aquatic ecology and surveys such as fish, macroinvertebrates, crayfish, macrophytes, riparian mammals and/or River Habitat Survey;
• Microsoft Office skills essential such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint;
• Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole;
• Strong numeracy;
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing with the confidence to engage with a variety of people (clients, colleagues, stakeholders and sub‑contractors alike) and the aptitude to rationally explain, explore and discuss technical issues and capture feedback;
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel on occasion is desirable (some site travel with equipment may be required).

• On the job support and learning; you will be paired with a senior team member for mentoring through live projects and business development tasks;
• Graduate Development Programme – a 2‑year ADVANCE programme with instructor‑led training, online curriculum, webinars, and professional development support, including potential chartership with CIEEM or IFM;
• Hybrid working model to support work‑life balance;
• Career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University and volunteering days;
• Competitive compensation, benefits and well‑being programs.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at Reaso

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.