Graduate
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Support the collection and analysis of aquatic survey data, including fieldwork and laboratory analysis.
- Work towards professional development and potentially Chartership through a 2-year graduate programme.
- Based in Nottingham, Leeds, Edinburgh, or Basingstoke.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
About the Role
About the Team
Ecology is part of AECOM’s Environment business which provides environmental management services for feasibility, impact analysis and operational compliance as well as remediation, restoration and re-use of impacted property.
Our Nottingham, Leeds, Edinburgh and Basingstoke offices are currently seeking a Graduate Aquatic Ecologist.
The role will support the delivery of consultancy and advisory services, including a wide range of fieldwork and site work opportunities, to both internal and external clients to a high level of technical quality and to programme and budget.
What You'll Do
- Support the delivery of existing and new contracts for the collection and analysis of aquatic survey data including fish, macroinvertebrates, crayfish, macrophytes, riparian mammals, River Habitat Survey etc.
- Conduct laboratory analysis of macroinvertebrate samples (family and mixed-taxon) in our Leeds or Nottingham laboratory.
- Assist with a wider range of terrestrial ecology surveys.
- Work as part of the existing network of AECOM ecologists and water scientists within the UK and Ireland.
- Communicate with line manager, project managers, clients, project teams and other members of the Aquatic Ecology and Water Environment team in person, by telephone, e-mail, letters and reports.
- Comply with internal business management procedures, including in relation to health and safety and technical quality of all advice and outputs.
- Contribute to maintaining internal and external client relationships, including providing urgent ecological response and / or advice as required.
- Collaborate with colleagues in wider AECOM teams on multi-disciplinary projects.
- Assist with other administrative duties which add value to the management and development of the team.
Benefits
- Career development opportunities
- Flexible hybrid working model
- Technical practice networks
- AECOM University
- Volunteering days
On the Job Support and Learning
- Paired with a senior member of the team for guidance and mentorship.
- Work on live projects and business development tasks.
Graduate Development Programme
- 2-year graduate ADVANCE programme.
- Instructor-led training sessions and interactive activities.
- Online curriculum via AECOM University and webinar series.
- Support to achieve professional development ambitions, potentially including Chartership with CIEEM or IFM.
Qualifications
- A degree (preferably MSc or higher, but BSc considered) in Aquatic Ecology/ Ecology or related discipline (Freshwater Biology, Marine/ Ecology/ Zoology) would be an advantage, as would previous commercial and/or regulatory experience.
- Freshwater experience is essential as is Laboratory macroinvertebrate analysis.
- Understanding of aquatic ecology and surveys such as fish, macroinvertebrates, crayfish, macrophytes, riparian mammals and/or River Habitat Survey.
- Microsoft Office skills essential (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
- Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively.
- Solid attention to detail.
- Strong numeracy.
- Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing.
Desirable
- Full driving license and willingness to travel on occasion.
Additional Information
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling recruitment basis.
- Please include a covering letter and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.
- Must have permanent right to work in Ireland; visa sponsorship is not offered.
- In-person Day 1 onboarding is required.