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Job Description

READY TO PUSH THE LIMITS OF WHAT’S POSSIBLE?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Experience of working in an ecology-related job role in the public and / or private sector, and designing, coordinating/ leading field surveys
• Developing knowledge of UK and EC wildlife legislation and policy, particularly relevant to Wales, and the Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) process;
• Experience in botanical identification, undertaking Phase 1 Habitat / NVC surveys and/or protected species surveys, preferably bats or dormouse;
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work to meet peaks in demands (ecology roles typically involve occasional longer/and or unsociable hours and a degree of working away from home for days/ weeks at a time); and
• Strong report writing skills, with demonstrable experience in producing a range of reports and providing ecological advice to clients and stakeholders.

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 ReasonableAdjustments@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!
Additional Information
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• Support liaison with project managers and clients on the delivery of ecological requirements within multi-disciplinary tenders and projects;
• Organise and carry out desk studies and field-based habitat, botanical, and protected species surveys;
• Assisting, as appropriate to grade, with managing the technical and financial performance of ecological projects to meet budgets and deadlines;
• Support with undertaking the analysis, evaluation, interpretation and presentation of ecological data, including preparing reports and supporting with the design of mitigation strategies;
• Performing the role of an Ecological Clerk of Works on construction projects;
• Communicate effectively and professionally with your line manager, other members of the ecology team and clients;
• Compliance with internal business management procedures, including in relation to health and safety and technical quality of all advice and outputs including self-check of work; and
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