Company Description At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of 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're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Are you ready to join a team of talented ecologists and shape the future of the environment? At AECOM, we’re leading the way in ecological innovation, delivering impactful projects through long-term partnerships with key clients. We’re looking for a Senior Ecologist to join our dynamic Nature team in Nottingham, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, (other UK locations may be considered). You will work on exciting projects such as rail infrastructure (Transpennine Route Upgrade), blue and green hydrogen production facilities, solar farms, and water and highways projects. You'll also have the potential to work on projects in North Wales, Scotland, and even internationally In this role, depending on your interests and skillset, you will have opportunities to support on a variety of areas such as: using innovative techniques for species and habitats surveys, work winning and Biodiversity Net Gain mentoring. Our supportive environment offers both internal and external training opportunities within a nurturing mentoring and coaching framework. Key Responsibilities: Support the preparation of high-impact, commercially astute bids and tenders for exciting ecological projects across the energy, defense, and water sectors. Plan, schedule and organise all phases of ecological projects, ensuring the right resources and controls are in place to exceed both program and budget requirements; Support of high quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to a diverse range of internal and external clients, ensuring every project meets the highest standards through our rigorous check and review processes; Tackle complex ecological challenges by developing innovative, and practical robust solutions. Build strong, professional relationships with your team, clients, and stakeholders, communicating clearly and effectively at every stage of the project. Take ownership of writing or technically reviewing project deliverables, ensuring high quality outputs. What We Offer: Professional Growth : Opportunities for training, mentoring, and coaching within a nurturing environment. Flexible Working : Hybrid model that fits your lifestyle. Inclusive Culture : Thrive in a diverse team of around 150 ecology professionals across the UK & Ireland, from species licence holders to experts in impact assessment, habitat creation, ecosystem restoration, and management. Perks and Benefits : A range of personalised benefits to support your well-being, career development through AECOM University, technical practice networks, and volunteering days. Innovative Projects : Work on transformative projects that don’t just build infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Qualifications Here's what we're looking for: Demonstratable 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; We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommdationsaecom.com. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. Additional Information Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more