Job Title: Senior Ecologist
We are at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of Ecology programs and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients.
About the Role:
* 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;
Requirements:
* 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;
About AECOM:
We're 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 invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and 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.
You'll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.