Senior Aquatic Ecologist

Start here. Grow here. We are looking for an experienced Senior Aquatic Ecologist to join the Aquatic Ecology Team at AECOM. This role can be based in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin and Belfast. Our team are working on a diverse range of projects: 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, water quality investigations, etc. Here’s what you’ll do: - 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. If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry! Come & Grow with Us. Become part of AECOM's industry-leading Environment Business Line, working alongside specialists in ecology, environmental assessment, nature-based solutions, arboriculture, archaeology, impact assessment and environmental management across the UK & Ireland. You will join a growing, friendly, and highly motivated team, and contribute to a diverse range of projects: 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, water quality investigations, etc. Enjoy the Perks. At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days. Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for: - Understanding and implementing industry standard monitoring techniques and analyses for aquatic ecology and associated consenting/permitting requirements; - Understanding of 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; - Full UK driving licence. We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!