Senior Ornithologist

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description What your new role will entail; Join our dynamic Nature team as a Senior Ecologist in our Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter offices (though other locations may be considered), and benefit through our flexible hybrid working model. At AECOM, we're at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of Ecology programs and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients. Current projects include renewable energy, grid modernisation, and transportation developments. We are working with clients to implement a Biodiversity Net Gain approach to their projects, and to leave a lasting positive effect on nature. You will work closely with our teams in Wales, Scotland and Ireland, and there's opportunity to work and travel to these places, and elsewhere in the UK. Here's what you'll do: 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; Support development of technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex ecological issues across a range of bird habitats, including grassland, woodland, moorland, wetland and coastal habitats; Support delivery of bird data and analysis for Habitats Regulations Assessments; Exhibit positive behaviours and values with respect to client care, pragmatic decision making and building working relationships, including as a team player; Being part of the team; Become part of our dynamic Natural business, which boasts around 130 professional experts from species licence holders to experts in impact assessment, habitat creation, ecosystem restoration, enhancement, and management. At AECOM, you'll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued. We offer a flexible hybrid working model. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a range of flexible choices covering health, finance, lifestyle, well-being and more. Qualifications Here's what we will need from you; A degree (or equivalent) in Ecology or a related subject with a strong ecological component; Demonstrable experience in planning and delivery of ecological services on projects in the UK or Ireland; Well-developed understanding within Ornithology; Additional Information Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (Melissa Moody).

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