Location
Croydon, with flexible hybrid working options across UK and Ireland offices including Basingstoke, Manchester, Glasgow, Bristol, Leeds, Birmingham, Cambridge and Dublin.

Hours
Full Time - Hybrid working model

Salary
Competitive salary package

About the Role
Join AECOM’s dynamic Nature team as a Principal Marine Ecologist, applying your expertise on national and international projects across diverse sectors such as offshore wind, interconnectors, habitat restoration, flood defence, and coastal developments including marinas, jetties, slipways, wharfs, and ports. You will lead technical project delivery and business development, working closely with marine and aquatic ecologists and marine EIA specialists to grow the marine ecology team and portfolio of high-profile projects. Your responsibilities will include providing expert marine ecological and consenting advice, delivering marine ecology impact assessments (EIA, HRA, MCZ, WFD), ensuring quality and compliance of deliverables, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, managing projects and budgets, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development activities. This role offers career development opportunities, a supportive and inclusive environment, and the chance to work on impactful projects that create a better world.

Experience
- Comprehensive marine ecological expertise with experience preparing and reviewing technical chapters and impact assessments including EIA, HRA, MCZ, and WFD.
- Detailed knowledge of UK marine consenting and licensing regimes with experience liaising with regulatory bodies such as MMO, NRW, Scottish MD, and The Crown Estate.
- Ability to provide advanced scientific advice and apply technologies across diverse marine projects.
- Marine field survey experience (benthic, fish, shellfish, marine mammals) is advantageous.
- Experience coordinating teams, including line management and mentoring junior members.
- Business development experience including preparing tenders and client presentations.

About you
Confident and client-focused with excellent communication and writing skills, able to tailor complex scientific information for varied audiences. You are a collaborative team player who thrives in multidisciplinary environments and is motivated to support the growth of the marine ecology team. You demonstrate strong project management skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes. You embrace diversity and inclusion and contribute positively to a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications
Relevant degree or equivalent experience in marine ecology or related discipline. Project Management training or accreditation is desirable but not essential. A commitment to continuous professional development and willingness to engage in business development activities is expected.