OverviewJoin our dynamic Nature team as an Associate Ecologist in our UK and Ireland offices, including Manchester, Leeds, Basingstoke, Newcastle, Glasgow, Belfast, Cambridge, Nottingham, Bristol and Liverpool offices. Our Nature team works on a mix of large infrastructure projects in the energy, water, renewables, defence and transport sectors, alongside managing smaller local projects and supporting the wider AECOM Nature team with national and international projects.ResponsibilitiesLead the planning and delivery of ecological inputs for both internal and external clients.Produce and technically review a range of ecological assessments including Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, Protected Species Baseline Reports, Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessment and Biodiversity Net Gain Calculations.Provide technical leadership to support the delivery of proportionate and pragmatic solutions.Lead consultation and engagement with clients and key project stakeholders including planning authorities, statutory bodies and the public.Play a key role in the continued development of our technical capabilities and encourage the embedding of innovation and research.Lead the production of bids and tenders for ecological services.Mentor and support both junior staff and peers.QualificationsDemonstratable experience in planning and delivery of ecological services on projects in the UK or Ireland.Well-developed understanding of relevant wildlife conservation.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.Mentoring and supporting ecology team members.Equal Opportunity Employer: AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr