

Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
2 days ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
51,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
The role is for a Principal Ecologist or Principal HRA specialist within the Nature business, based in various UK offices with a flexible hybrid working model, delivering ecology programmes and Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRAs).
Candidates should have proven experience leading HRA work, managing projects and budgets, work‑winning, reviewing technical output, and be a member of a relevant professional body working towards chartership; a full driving licence is required.
The position offers opportunities to develop HRA expertise, advocacy and expert‑witness skills, and to work alongside a team of around 230 ecology professionals covering species licensing, habitat creation, ecosystem restoration and management.
AECOM provides a range of core and personalised benefits, career development programmes, flexible hybrid working, technical practice networks, AECOM University and volunteering days, within an inclusive culture that values diversity and neurodiversity.
AECOM welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, and offers reasonable accommodations and a Disability Confident interview scheme.