Principal Ecologist
Core
Lead ecological consultancy and advisory services, managing surveys, licensing, and impact assessments for infrastructure and energy projects.
Role type
Senior IC Principal Ecologist
Builds
Ecology chapters for environmental statements, protected species licence applications, and technical project deliverables.
Domain
Infrastructure, Power & Renewables, Environment, Transport
Required skills
Ecological survey design and execution, Protected species licensing, Impact assessment, Project management, Budget control, Stakeholder negotiation, Technical review, Team leadership
Preferred skills
Chartered Ecologist/Environmentalist status, Work-winning experience, Technical capability development
Technologies
Ecology software, GIS, Environmental statement templates
Responsibilities
Lead and support delivery of high-quality ecological consultancy services; Oversee plan, schedule, and resource allocation for ecological projects; Support development of solutions to complex ecological issues; Author or check project deliverables for environmental statements and licences; Support team technical development. (via careerplan.io/jobs/744000153209470-principal-ecologist-at-aecom)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
