Principal Marine Ecologist

AECOMManchester

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Are You Ready to Expand the Frontiers of Marine Ecology?To be successful in this role, you will need:Extensive marine ecological expertise with proven experience in preparing and reviewing specialized technical chapters and all related impact assessments, including EIA, HRA, MCZ, and WFD. A comprehensive understanding of marine consenting and licensing frameworks in the UK, including experience liaising with and submitting applications to key regulatory bodies such as the MMO, NRW, Scottish MD, and The Crown Estate. The capability to deliver technical advice and apply advanced scientific practices, theories, and technologies across a diverse range of marine projects. Marine field survey experience in benthic, fish, shellfish, and/or marine mammals is an advantage. Experience in team coordination, including line management and mentoring of junior team members. A proactive approach to business development and client engagement.

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Embark on a Journey. Elevate Your Career.

Are you driven by a passion for Marine Ecology?

Join our innovative Nature team as a Principal Marine Ecologist at one of our UK and Ireland offices, including Basingstoke, Manchester, Glasgow, Bristol, Leeds, Birmingham, Cambridge, and Dublin. Enjoy the benefits of our flexible hybrid working model while applying your skills and expertise to impactful national and international projects. Our work spans diverse sectors, such as high-profile power and infrastructure initiatives (including floating offshore wind), interconnectors, habitat restoration, flood defence, and coastal development (marinas, jetties, slipways, wharves, and ports).

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Subject Matter Expertise: Offer technical marine ecological and consenting advice, guiding various workstreams and deliverables across an array of projects, including the complete EIA or DCO development cycle. You will conduct marine ecology impact assessments, including ES chapters and related assessments (HRA, MCZ, WFD), supporting license and permitting applications for marine projects.
Quality Assurance: Maintain a keen eye for detail to ensure our deliverables meet the highest quality standards, adhering to our thorough quality management procedures. Your excellent writing and communication skills will allow you to present complex scientific information tailored to diverse audiences.
Collaboration: Engage as part of a multidisciplinary team to enhance the environmental outcomes of our projects, collaborating with specialists in underwater acoustics, coastal processes, water science, and marine archaeology.
Growth and Business Development: Contribute to our marine ecology team's growth by developing technical and fee proposals and engaging in broader marketing and business development strategies. You will confidently present to both internal and external stakeholders and facilitate client interactions.
Project Management: Demonstrate effective project management skills, ensuring timely and successful project delivery while leading and mentoring junior team members.

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Join Us. Make a Difference. At AECOM, we are dedicated to delivering a better world. From improving your daily commute to ensuring access to clean water and transforming skylines, our work empowers communities to thrive. As the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, we partner with clients to tackle complex challenges and create legacies for future generations. Now is an exciting time to be part of AECOM. With a surge in infrastructure investment globally, our services are in high demand. We welcome you to bring your innovative ideas and ambitious aspirations to our global team of over 50,000 professionals, including planners, designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, who are committed to creating a positive and tangible impact worldwide. We are united by a shared purpose: to deliver a better world. Join us in this mission.

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