About the job
Are you eager to make a positive impact on the environment by joining a team of skilled ecologists?
Join our vibrant Nature team as a Senior Ecologist based in Leeds, with the flexibility to work from various locations including Cambridge, Basingstoke, Croydon, Nottingham, Newcastle, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Bristol. At AECOM, we lead the way in innovation, offering an impressive portfolio of ecological programs and projects in collaboration with key clients.
Our Nature team is engaged in a variety of large-scale infrastructure projects across sectors such as energy, water, renewables, defense, and transportation, while also managing smaller local initiatives. Additionally, our team provides support to the broader AECOM Nature team on national and international projects.
Your Role:
- Assist in crafting high-quality, commercially viable bids and tenders for ecological services, particularly within the energy, transportation, and water sectors;
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate all phases of ecological project work, ensuring adequate resources, budgets, and controls are established to fulfill program and budget requirements;
- Deliver exemplary ecological consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients, leveraging our check and review processes;
- Develop technically sound and practical solutions to intricate ecological challenges;
- Engage effectively and professionally with team members, project stakeholders, and clients;
- Contribute to the preparation of ecology chapters for environmental statements and protected species license applications;
- Draft or review project deliverables to ensure superior quality outputs.
If you are driven by innovation and the desire to bring ambitious ideas to fruition, AECOM invites you to join our team, where we not only build infrastructure but also enhance community well-being and enrich lives. Follow our AECOM page on LinkedIn to stay informed about our impactful projects and witness the difference we’re making in the industry!
Grow with Us.
Become part of our dynamic Nature business, which comprises around 230 professional experts, including national and global leaders in species licensing, impact assessment, habitat creation, ecosystem restoration, enhancement, and management. At AECOM, you’ll flourish in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are truly valued.
We offer a range of core and personalized benefits designed to support your future and well-being, tailored to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities and much more!

