Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Consultant Ecologist
Conduct ecological surveys, assessments and mitigation for infrastructure projects
Job Highlights
About the Role
The position provides exposure to a broad portfolio of projects, including renewable‑energy infrastructure, flood‑management schemes and habitat creation programmes. Depending on your interests you may apply innovative survey techniques, support work‑winning, manage projects, conduct Habitats Regulations Assessments and mentor colleagues on Biodiversity Net Gain. Our supportive environment includes internal and external training, mentoring and coaching, allowing you to develop expertise in ecological data capture, impact assessment and mitigation design. You will also have the chance to act as an Ecological Clerk of Works, ensuring safe delivery of protected‑species surveys on construction sites. • Conduct desk studies and field surveys of habitats, plants, protected and invasive species. • Analyze and interpret ecological data to produce impact assessments and design mitigation strategies. • Deliver safe protected species and habitat surveys and act as Ecological Clerk of Works on construction sites. • Mentor and coach the team on Habitats Regulations Assessments and Biodiversity Net Gain. • Produce high‑quality ecological reports and provide advice to clients and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸field surveys
- ▸data analysis
- ▸impact assessment
- ▸project management
- ▸report writing
- ▸mentoring
What You Bring
The ideal candidate has several years of experience in an ecology‑related role, strong knowledge of UK and EC wildlife legislation, and proven ability to lead field surveys and produce high‑quality reports. Expertise in botanical identification, Phase 1 Habitat/NVC surveys and protected‑species work (e.g., bats or dormouse) is highly desirable, along with an adaptable work style to meet peak demands. • Hold experience in ecology roles, leading field surveys and knowledge of UK/EC wildlife legislation. • Skilled in botanical identification, Phase 1 Habitat/NVC surveys and protected‑species surveys (e.g., bats, dormouse). • Adaptable to peak workloads, occasional long or unsocial hours and field travel away from home.
Requirements
- ▸ecology
- ▸field surveys
- ▸wildlife legislation
- ▸botanical id
- ▸phase 1
- ▸protected species
Benefits
We are seeking a Consultant Ecologist to join our Nature business in Exeter, with a flexible hybrid working model. The role sits within a dynamic team of roughly 230 ecological specialists across the UK and Ireland, offering opportunities to work on major infrastructure, renewable energy, river restoration, active travel and urban regeneration projects. AECOM values diversity, including neurodiversity, and encourages applications from all backgrounds. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities and strive to create an inclusive workplace where every employee can bring their whole self to work. Employees enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits tailored to support wellbeing and career progression. Benefits include flexible hybrid working, access to technical practice networks, AECOM University learning programmes, volunteering days and competitive remuneration packages. • Access core and personalised benefits, career development programmes, flexible hybrid working, AECOM University and volunteering days.
Work Environment
Hybrid