AECOM is looking for a Senior Ecologist, specialising in Ornithology to join our established Northern Ecology team.

As a Senior Ornithologist within AECOM this role will require you to:

• Support the preparation of high quality and commercially astute bids and tenders for ornithological services, notably in the renewable energy, power and transport infrastructure and transformational sectors;
• Plan, schedule and organise all phases of bird survey and analysis project work, ensuring necessary resources, budgets and controls are in place to meet both programme and budget requirements;
• Deliver ornithological consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients;
• As part of the team develop technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues across a range of bird habitats, including grassland, woodland, moorland, wetland and coastal habitats;
• Provide bird data and analysis for Habitats Regulations Assessments;
• Communicate effectively and professionally with other members of the ecology team, within projects and with clients by telephone, electronically and in both Teams and face to face meetings;
• Author and, or technically check project deliverables to ensure high quality outputs; and
• Maintain team performance and skill sets.

Being part of the team;

At AECOM, our commitment to shaping a sustainable future is embodied in the Environment & Sustainability Business in one of the Top Environmental Consultancies. This seamlessly integrates Planning & Communities, Carbon & Advisory, and Nature that collectively deliver sustainable solutions for our clients, promoting social and environmental benefit.

Our Nature team encompasses two Practices — Ecology and Natural Capital — which together comprise experts spread across multiple offices, who form a synergistic alliance dedicated to pioneering innovative solutions to support an environmental carbon and nature positive future. From large-scale ecological survey programmes to integrating nature into decision-making and investment planning, our team champions nature-based solutions.   

With a wealth of experience, knowledge, and specialist skill sets, our in-house team of 150 ecologists includes national and global leaders located across the UK and Republic of Ireland, from species licence holders to experts in impact assessment, habitat creation, ecosystem restoration, enhancement, and management. Our Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) professionals not only influence policy and guidance but steer practical and collaborative design decisions that promote positive outcomes. 

Our award-winning Ecology Team were Highly Commended in CIEEM’s 2024 Large Consultancy of the Year, and our work at Abberton Reservoir for Essex & Suffolk Water won both a Green Apple Environment Award and CIEEM's NGO Impact Award for Impact on Nature and Society.  Now is the time to join!

This role can be hybrid based, with a split between working at home and in one of our offices in North England or Scotland, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester or Newcastle.  Depending on your skillset and the season you should expect to be working on Professional Bird Survey Techniques and using innovative techniques for species analysis and presentation, as well as have the opportunity to be part of our vibrant International Ornithology team.  This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career within a well-established, successful and highly respected consultancy.