Location
Liverpool (other locations including Newcastle, Manchester, Cambridge, Basingstoke, Croydon, Leeds, Nottingham, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Bristol may be considered)

Hours
Full Time - Flexible hybrid working model

Salary
Competitive salary commensurate with experience

About the Role
Join AECOM’s dynamic Nature team as a Senior Ecologist and help shape the future of the environment. You will work on a diverse portfolio of ecological programs and projects across sectors such as energy, water, renewables, defence, and transport. Our projects range from large infrastructure developments to smaller local initiatives, including national and international assignments. You will support the preparation of high-quality and commercially astute bids and tenders, plan and organise all phases of ecological project work, and ensure resources and budgets meet programme requirements. Delivering expert ecological consultancy and advisory services, you will contribute to producing ecology chapters for environmental statements and protected species licence applications. Your role will also involve authoring or technically checking project deliverables to maintain high-quality outputs. At AECOM, you will thrive in an inclusive, forward-thinking environment with access to career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days. Join us to be part of a global team delivering projects that create positive and tangible impacts for communities and the environment.

Experience
Demonstrable experience in planning and delivery of ecological services on projects in the UK or Ireland. Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area including any protected species licences. Experience mentoring and supporting ecology team members.

About you
Proactive approach to Health and Safety. Strong communication skills to work effectively with ecology teams, clients, and stakeholders. Passionate about innovation and delivering pragmatic solutions to complex ecological challenges. Committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment.

Qualifications
Membership of an appropriate professional institution such as CIEEM, with evidence of working towards Chartership. Well-developed understanding of relevant wildlife conservation legislation and best practice.