Are you prepared to make a significant impact on the environment by joining a team of skilled ecologists? Join our innovative Nature team as a Principal Ecologist, with opportunities available in our expanding offices located in Newcastle, Manchester, Cambridge, Liverpool, Basingstoke, Croydon, Leeds, Nottingham, Birmingham, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. Enjoy the advantages of our flexible hybrid working model at AECOM, where we lead the way in delivering exceptional Ecology programs through long-term partnerships with esteemed clients.Currently, we are engaged in an array of significant projects across the power and renewables, infrastructure, environment, and transport sectors. We also collaborate with other technical disciplines, including landscape, GIS, engineering, sustainability, and drainage. Our recent projects feature some of the largest solar farms that have received consent in the UK, energy transition initiatives, and habitat regulations assessments for various plans and projects for local authorities, along with master planning for new residential developments.Your Responsibilities:Lead and provide high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients.Oversee the planning, scheduling, and organization of all phases of ecological project work, ensuring that necessary resources, budgets, and controls are in place to meet both program and budget requirements.Develop technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological challenges.Lead the production of ecology chapters for environmental statements and protected species license applications.Review and ensure high-quality outputs by authoring or technically checking project deliverables.Contribute to the ongoing development of our technical capabilities.Join Us in Our Growth Journey.Become part of our dynamic Nature business, comprising around 230 professionals specializing in arboriculture, forestry, groundwater, surface water, and ecology. Our team includes national and global leaders located throughout the UK and Ireland, ranging from species license holders to experts in impact assessment, habitat creation, ecosystem restoration, enhancement, and management. At AECOM, you will thrive in an inclusive, forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.We also offer a range of core and personalized benefits designed to support your future well-being, tailored to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model for a suitable work-life balance, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.
Mar 6, 2026
