Location
Glasgow, United Kingdom (also options for Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast)

Hours
Full Time - Flexible hybrid working model

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Join AECOM as a Principal Aquatic Ecologist and play a key role within our Aquatic Ecology Team across the UK and Ireland. You will contribute to a diverse range of projects including baseline data collection and monitoring for major infrastructure and utility developments, fish passage and weir removal projects, habitat restoration, pollution response surveys, and water quality investigations. This role involves providing technical leadership and specialist aquatic ecology input into Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), planning, mitigation, and multi-disciplinary projects. You will support business development in Scotland, mentor and line manage team members, author and review technical reports, and manage aquatic ecology project inputs including survey design and costing. Become part of a growing, friendly, and highly motivated team delivering impactful environmental solutions that uplift communities and enhance lives. Enjoy career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working, technical practice networks, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and future growth.

Experience
- Proven experience in ecological impact assessment (EcIA/EIA)
- Experience with Water Framework Directive (WFD) compliance assessment
- Knowledge of industry standard monitoring techniques and analyses for aquatic ecology
- Familiarity with consenting and permitting requirements related to aquatic ecology

About you
- Passionate about innovation and delivering high-quality environmental outcomes
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams
- Motivated to support business development and contribute to a positive team culture

Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge of legislation relating to the aquatic environment, particularly the Water Framework Directive
- Full UK driving licence
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion, with an openness to support colleagues from diverse backgrounds and abilities