Principal Aquatic Ecologist - #2186734

We are looking for an experienced Principal Aquatic Ecologist to join the Aquatic Ecology Team at AECOM. This role can be based in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin, and Belfast.

Our team is 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:

• Playing an important role in a team of multi-skilled aquatic ecologists in AECOM's nationwide offices and laboratories;
• Supporting the Team Leader with business development in Scotland;
• Providing technical leadership in the UK for aquatic ecology in your area of expertise;
• Providing aquatic ecology input into EIA, planning, mitigation, and multi-disciplinary projects;
• Mentoring and line managing members of the Aquatic Ecology team
• Authoring and reviewing technical reports, working with multi-disciplinary teams to provide specialist input;
• Developing data analysis and processing;
• The production of Ecological Impact Assessment documents in line with CIEEM guidelines;
• Managing aquatic ecology input into projects, including survey design and costing;
• Supporting the wider environmental business.

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 personalized benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized 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:

• Experience of ecological impact assessment (EcIA/EIA);
• Experience of WFD compliance assessment;
• Understanding of industry standard monitoring techniques and analyses for aquatic ecology, and associated consenting/permitting requirements;
• Understanding of industry standard WFD-compliant monitoring techniques;
• Knowledge of legislation relating to the aquatic environment and its implementation, particularly the Water Framework Directive;
• 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 . 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!