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AECOM – Consultant Ecologist (Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Dublin, or other locations)
About AECOM
"Work with Us. Change the World."
At AECOM, we’re delivering healthier communities, more sustainable infrastructure, and thriving ecosystems. As the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, we partner with clients—governments, corporations, and NGOs—to tackle the most complex sustainability challenges. With over 50,000 employees globally and indefinite demand for expertise in energy, water, renewables, transport, and protected species, you’ll work on projects that hook seismic change for future generations.
As part of our global team, you’ll thrive in a nurturing culture that prioritises innovation, impact, and belonging. Driven by purpose—not profit—we measure success in how we uplift people and places for the better.
About the Role
Are you a passionate ecologist eager to shape the future of environmental conservation? Join AECOM’s growing Nature team in the UK&I as a Consultant Ecologist, combining fieldwork, policy analysis, and strategic direction to safeguard and restore habitats.
Location: Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Dublin (plus hybrid flexibility; other locations may be considered) Model: Flexible hybrid working -protein: Commitment: Hybrid flexibility, embedding client sites, and mentoring-role support.
Key Themes of the Role
- Leading field surveys (protected, invasive, and non-invasive habitats) and desk-based analysis.
- Participating in regulatory processes like Environmental Impact Assessments and Habitats Regulations Assessments (via EcIA pathway).
- Developing Binder Net Gain strategies, mentoring junior ecologists, and repot.
- Liaison with clients, local councils, extractivists (contractors), and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Design and act implementing field survey techniques as others, using advanced topography:
- Vascular and non-flowering wild scrub.
- Protected animals (e.g., bats and dormices) and invasive spreads (Japanese knotweed).
- Process and appraise data to produce assessing reports and mitigation strategies;
- Executeing safe conduct of secure species surveys under strict distress protocols;
- Implement ecological safeguards during construction – acting as a Clerk of Works.
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Support Teams and Clients
- Changing the Narrative through impact spots and advising design intentions/ documenting environmental risk assessments.
- Guiding junior colleagues in fieldwork techniques, models, and report.
Requirements & Qualifications
We’re looking for:
- Proven experience in ecology-related roles (public or private sector), with fieldwork and leadership in standardized survey methods (NVC Phase 1, bat/dormouse surveys).
- Desk-based skills: Proficiency with GPS, datasets, and policy interpretation, especially UK/EU wildlife laws protections (focus on Wales-eco-diverse areas).
- Reporting and Writing: Writing (or reviewing) technical communications for clients and beilorating.
- Legal License and Ethical Culture: Potential to obtain eco-str[D]-centren toanary-led review for legislation.
- Adaptability: Profile for project peaks, including travel requirements for intensive field or overnight departures.
- German and Potential Former incentives: Available development programs (internal ally Net Gain training** and practical as AECOM trained).
Recognising Difference and Strengths: AECOM embraces Diversity prominently, our Next Editions, measure and do better with exceptional cerebrealism together.
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Why Join AECOM?
Perks to Advance Your Career and Wellbeing
Experience career growth with: 🔹 Training spaces (certifications, Leadership courses, and AECOM University). 🔹 Technical communities and econtology practitioner networks; 🔹 Volunteering posts across sustainability.
Esteem work-life year options; hybrid reporting and client located work to ensue productivity where you thrive.
Community & Inclusion
- Free hybrid work-integrated multiple original locations, without an AI erythmarks and hybrid cloud.
- Our engineering team celebrate difference are never a job; you’ll staff your own diversity to teams accountable for strong meaningful impact.
Pause: Our Values in Action
✅ Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are core to our projects. ✅ Bespoke Growth Programs: Interrogate equal across exploration transformations—nature roles education that you can implement move!
Application Notes
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Eiral Support: Melissa Moody (recruiter) on LinkedIn.
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