Job Description

Company Description

At AECOM, we\'re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it\'s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We\'re one global team - 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.



Are you an ecologist looking for a change, or an experienced consultant looking for the next step? AECOM have opportunities from Senior upwards across the country to grow their team in response to a varied portfolio of project work. Whether you prefer a balance of field work and office work, are looking for reduced hours, or are looking to largely move away from fieldwork and develop as a project manager, we can give you the platform to develop new skills and achieve your goals. We have fantastic opportunities to further your career within an established and successful business that has welfare and wellbeing as core values.

Our Ecology Team comprises 160+ ecologists across the UK and enjoys the benefits and security of a large corporation whilst working as a small close-knit ecology consultancy. Our mentorship and development programmes support our staff at every stage in their career, from graduate to Associate Director and beyond. AECOM offer a programme of internal training courses and a generous budget for external training aligned to your professional development goals, such as our in-house bat school to support people towards their licences. Our team\'s achievements and industry advancements are showcased in an annual ecology conference, with talks from our offices across the globe, including India and Australia.

AECOM\'s Freedom2Grow policy celebrates flexible working and promotes a healthy work-life balance. If it works for your client, your team and for you, it will work for AECOM, so if you are interested in joining us we would be happy to discuss a working arrangement to suit you.

At AECOM you can go as far as your ability and desire will take you. It\'s about your interests and passions. It\'s about the experiences you bring with you, and it\'s about your personal goals and aspirations. We provide you with the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse workforce of highly talented professionals on both regional and national projects that impact our world for the better - and to gain relevant experience which will be of significant benefit to you in your future career.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a Senior or Principal Ecologist to join our South West and South Wales team of 17 ecologists across Cardiff, Bristol, Exeter and Plymouth. Our team is a mix of home-working (we provide a work from home kit), field and office-based with most colleagues choosing to come into the office or be out on site 2-3 days a week. You\'ll be reliable, organised and proactive with a real passion for the natural world. You\'ll have experience of a wide range of projects and may have specialist knowledge in botany, birds, bats or dormice. You\'ll also have good project management skills and report-writing skills, and an interest in line-management and upskilling.

The South West and South Wales team holds an exciting portfolio of projects, from renewable energies and habitat restoration to transport and commercial, as well as the option to support on international opportunities (for anyone looking for a bit of winter sun).

Our team is relaxed, approachable and supportive, and many of our team have been with AECOM for over 10 years. If you\'d like to find out more about us and how we work, or if you have a different role in mind (such as our specialist BNG, HRA and INNS teams), get in touch and we can arrange an informal chat.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent knowledge of UK and EC wildlife legislation and policy, as well as Ecological Impact Assessment;
• Holder of relevant protected species survey licences including mitigation licences would be desirable;
• Technical and professional proficiency with a demonstrable history of winning, deliver and management of ecological projects to a high standard, on time and within budgets;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in particular, the ability to write concise technical reports;
• Proven ability to work closely and collaboratively with colleagues and clients;
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work to meet peaks in demands;
• Represent AECOM externally through projects, client management, publications and presentations;
• Use advanced scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop technical solutions to complex problems;
• Plan and organise project studies; and
• Experience of Phase 1 Habitat and protected species surveys and licensing;
• Managing and mentoring staff, as well as technical leadership of teams of ecologists on major projects;
• Electronic data capture, analysis and presentation;
• Liaising with clients, project managers and other project stakeholders including statutory bodies;
• Interpreting and recording data, conducting analyses, comparing findings to relevant studies and local and national regulations to ensure compliance.

If you can fulfil some or all of these requirements but other factors are holding you back from applying, please get in touch so we can work together to address any concerns you may have.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in an environmental or related discipline
• Full member of CIEEM, IEMA or other relevant professional body

BENEFITS
Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you\'ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements. Core benefits include:

• 25 days\' annual leave (with options to buy/sell);
• Company pension and shares schemes;
• Private medical insurance;
• Life assurance;
• One paid annual professional institution membership fee;
• Paid protected species licence fees; and
• You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits and discounts to suit your lifestyle including travel and dental insurance, gym membership, retail and restaurant cards, health screening for you and your partner, electric cars and the cycle to work scheme.

You\'ll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid social value days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries, and if you\'re a member of the Reserve Forces you\'ll receive an additional 15 days paid leave for training commitments.

Additional Information

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work. 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.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there\'s never been a better time to be at AECOM! 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.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We\'re the world\'s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we\'re in this together - your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person\'s potential, and we\'ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let\'s get started.

AECOM