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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
Start here. Grow here.
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 and 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.
Here’s what you’ll do:
1. Actively support the health, safety and well-being of the team and other colleagues;
2. Support the preparation of high quality and commercially astute bids and tenders for ecological services, notably in the energy, defence, and water sectors;
3. 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;
4. Support delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients, including through our check and review processes;
5. Support development of technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues;
6. Communicate effectively and professionally with other members of the ecology team, within projects and with clients;
7. Support production of ecology chapters for environmental statements and protected species licence applications;
8. 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.
Qualifications
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
Here’s what we’re looking for:
1. Demonstrable experience in planning and delivery of ecological services on projects in the UK or Ireland;
2. Well-developed understanding of relevant wildlife conservation or in relation to a least one major habitat type or species;
3. Membership of an appropriate professional institution and evidence of working towards Chartership (such as CIEEM or related);
4. Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area including any protected species licences;
5. A proactive approach to Health and Safety.
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.
Additional Information
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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. 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. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm.
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.
ReqID: J10118283
Business Line: Environment
Career Area: Science
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Limited
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