Principal Ecologist
AECOM
- Nottingham
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Actively support the health, safety and well-being of the team and other colleagues;
- Lead and support the preparation of high quality and commercially astute bids and tenders for ecological services, notably in the energy, defence, and water sectors.
- OverseePlan, schedule and organise all phases of ecological project work, ensuring necessary resources, budgets and controls are in place to meet both programme and budget requirements;
- Lead and support delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients, including through our check and review processes;
- Support development of technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues;
- Communicate effectively and professionally with other members of the ecology team, within projects and with clients;
- Lead and support production of ecology chapters for environmental statements and protected species licence applications;
- Author or technically check project deliverables to ensure high quality outputs;
- Support the continued development of our technical capabilities and reach;
- Lead and support specific tasks, innovation or sector engagement; and
- Support your line manager with maintaining performance and skill sets as well as in collecting and disseminating key business messages and metrics
- Experience of leading and managing ecological surveys/licensing/impact assessment (as relevant to your areas of specialisms) as demonstrated by suitable professional experience;
- Experience in work-winning, managing projects, project budgets and leading stakeholder discussions;
- Experience of reviewing technical work and supporting wider team members;
- Well-developed understanding of relevant wildlife conservation or in relation to a least one major habitat type or species;
- Membership of an appropriate professional institution and evidence of working towards Chartership (such as CIEEM or related.)
- Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area including any protected species licences;
- A proactive approach to Health and Safety;
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
- Positive behaviours and values with respect to client care, pragmatic decision making and building working relationships, including as a team player;
- Professional, organised and thorough approach to work with a keen eye for detail and a strong sense of ownership in what you do;
- Commitment to innovation and continuing professional development;
- A full driving licence and willingness to visit other locations on company business; and
- Right to work in the work in the UK.