Principal Aquatic Ecologist

Start here. Grow here. 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 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: 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.   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: 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 ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com . 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! Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.   About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500