Are you ready to join a team of talented ecologists and shape the future of the environment?
Join our dynamic Nature team as a Senior Ecologist in our Dublin, Cork and Belfast (though other locations may be considered), and benefit through our flexible hybrid working model. At AECOM, we’re at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of Ecology programs and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients.
Current projects include renewable energy, active travel schemes, and residential developments. We are working with clients to implement a Biodiversity Net Gain approach to their projects and support local planning authorities with Appropriate Assessment of Local Development Plans. There’s opportunity to work and travel in Northern Ireland, Scotland and the rest of the UK.
Here’s what you’ll do:
* Actively support the health, safety and well-being of the team and other colleagues;
* Support the preparation of high quality and commercially astute bids and tenders for ecological services, notably in the energy, defence, 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 our 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;
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.
Come grow with us.
Become part of our dynamic Natural business, which boasts around 150 professional experts including approximately 20 staff across our Ireland and Scotland region, from species licence holders to experts in impact assessment, habitat creation, ecosystem restoration, enhancement, and management. At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.
And let's not forget about 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 work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
Here’s what we’re looking for:
* Demonstrable experience in planning and delivery of ecological services on projects in the UK or Ireland;
* Well-developed understanding of relevant wildlife conservation or in relation to at least one major habitat type or species;
* Membership of an appropriate professional institution and evidence of working towards Chartership (such as CIEEM or related);
* Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area including any protected species licences;
* A proactive approach to Health and Safety;
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For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (Melissa Moody).
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
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