Consultant Aquatic Ecologist

Start here. Grow here. 

Are you passionate about protecting enhancing and restoring the aquatic environment 

Our multidisciplinary Water Environment team are looking for a Consultant Aquatic Ecologist to help us leave a positive impact. Were at the forefront of innovation delivering an exceptional portfolio of water programmes and projects through longterm partnerships with key clients. These include the Environment Agency and Natural England Water Companies renewable energy projects nationally significant infrastructure projects and many others. 

Our Aquatic Ecology team operates in our Nottingham and Leeds laboratories analysing macroinvertebrate and other samples undertaking the full range of aquatic field surveys and providing robust technical deliverables and services to our clients. Whilst taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model you will be based in our Leeds Basingstoke Edinburgh or Nottingham office. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to support a talented passionate team committed to leaving a positive impact on our aquatic environment. 

Heres what youll do:

• Quality: Deliver consultancy and advisory services to a high level of technical quality prioritising safety and security in all that you do. 
• Deliver: Collect and/or process freshwater macroinvertebrate samples in the laboratory undertaking benthic macroinvertebrate surveys assisting with fieldwork and sample collection (potentially macroinvertebrate macrophytes phytobenthos fisheries water quality etc.
• Support: Assist with the production of Environmental Impact Assessment documents in line with CIEEM guidelines. Support with data entry analysis and processing for freshwater projects contributing to survey reports and ecological appraisals. Contribute to desk studies and literature reviews data capture collation and presentation. 
• Collaborate: Work with other environmental specialists and disciplines on important projects large and small. 

Become part of our dynamic Water business which boasts around 660 experts across the UK & Ireland with 20 aquatic ecology specialists in your team. Collaborate with toptier consultants to deliver a variety of captivating projects from small initiatives to largescale ventures all the way from concept to completion. 

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

• Qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as aquatic ecology environmental science etc. with some previous experience in an aquatic ecology. 
• Knowledge of current environmental legislation including the Water Framework Directive. 
• Experience of aquatic ecology surveys such as fish macroinvertebrates crayfish macrophytes riparian mammals River Habitat Survey etc. 
• Member of CIEEM (or similar professional body) or eligible to qualify for this status

Come grow with us.

If youre passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality we want to hear from you! Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects were working on and see firsthand the difference were making in the industry! 

We celebrate diversity including neurodiversity and believe it enriches our team. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact us at  

Here you will thrive in an inclusive and forwardthinking environment where your contributions are valued and lets not forget about the perks! Youll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and wellbeing customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities technical practice networks AECOM University volunteering days and our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a worklife balance that suits your lifestyle. 

Additional Information :

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For further information about the role reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Katie Scales.

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or longterm condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.