Senior Aquatic Ecologist

Experienced Senior Aquatic Ecologist to join the Aquatic Ecology Team at AECOM. Multi-disciplinary offices throughout the UK. Key role in providing technical expertise and undertaking surveys for new and existing projects, as well as in the continued growth and development of the team. Projects include baseline data collection and monitoring for major infrastructure and utility projects, fish passage and weir removal projects, habitat restoration for regulators and the private sector, pollution response surveys, and water quality investigations. A predominantly desk-based role may be considered for a suitable candidate, with occasional local fieldwork and travel to local office(s), frequency to be discussed with the candidate.

Responsibilities

Providing aquatic ecology input into EcIA, planning, mitigation, and multi-disciplinary projects; Authoring technical reports and working with multi-disciplinary teams to provide specialist input; Undertaking data analysis and processing; Production of EcIA documents in line with CIEEM guidelines; Managing aquatic ecology input into projects, including survey design and costing; Playing an important lead role in a team of multi-skilled aquatic ecologists in AECOM's nationwide offices and laboratories; Supporting the wider environmental business

Requirements

Understanding and implementing industry standard monitoring techniques and analyses for aquatic ecology and associated consenting/permitting requirements; Familiar with legislation relating to the aquatic environment and its implementation, including the Water Framework Directive (WFD); Experience of the EcIA/EIA process, from baseline data collection (desk-based and field surveys) to impact assessment and mitigation design; Experience of WFD compliance assessment; Good personal time management and communication skills with clients and team members locally, nationally, and internationally; Willingness to learn new skills and contribute to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, working with our multi-disciplinary teams; Strong computer literacy; Full UK driving licence

Benefits

Career development opportunities; Flexible hybrid working model; Technical practice networks; AECOM University; Volunteering days; Core and personalised benefits supporting future and well-being