Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Ecological Consultant to lead and support the delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy services. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing projects, managing teams, and collaborating with clients to achieve beneficial outcomes for nature and our stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and support the delivery of ecological consultancy services to internal and external clients.
* Oversee project planning, scheduling, and organization, ensuring necessary resources and budgets are in place.
* Support the development of technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues.
* Author or technically check project deliverables to ensure high-quality outputs.
* Collaborate with the wider team to maximize beneficial outcomes for nature and our clients.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Qualifications: Degree (or equivalent) in ecology or an associated subject; Membership of an appropriate professional institution and working towards or obtained Chartered Ecologist or Chartered Environmentalist status, and holder of protected species survey and/or mitigation licenses.
Experience: Experience of leading and managing ecological surveys/licensing/impact assessment, as demonstrated by suitable professional experience. Experience in work-winning, managing projects, project budgets, and leading stakeholder discussions.
Benefits
Join Our Team: As a Principal Ecologist, you will have the opportunity to grow with us and become part of a dynamic Nature business, boasting around 150 professional experts located across the UK&I. You will thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.
Core Benefits: Flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.
Others
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Freedom to Grow: You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an office, remote location, or client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, and pioneering mindset are championed.