Assistant Ecologist Global Nature Team

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Shape the future of nature-positive infrastructure.

Join AECOM's global Nature practice and contribute to some of the UK's most significant infrastructure, renewable energy, water and environmental programmes. As an Assistant Ecologist within our Enterprise Capability team, you will collaborate with internationally recognized experts, gain exposure to global best practice, and develop specialist skills in biodiversity, ecological assessment and nature-based solutions while helping deliver projects that create lasting environmental value. Applications are encouraged by recent graduates and early-career professionals seeking to build a long-term career in ecological and environmental consulting.

Our Enterprise Capability team is a strategic extension of AECOM's global business, delivering services to multidisciplinary projects across the UK and other international markets.

This is a unique opportunity to join a highly respected team of experts and gain exposure to nationally significant projects, including solar farms, energy infrastructure renewals, transport schemes, and water infrastructure upgrades. You will play a key role in supporting ecology projects while developing the technical, analytical and consultancy skills needed for a successful career in nature consulting.

Unlike many graduate ecology roles, this position offers immediate exposure to internationally significant projects, multidisciplinary teams, and global environmental best practice. You will work directly with experienced ecologists, planners, engineers and landscape architects while building consulting skills that are highly valued across international environmental and sustainability markets.

Working remotely as an integrated member of one of our regional ecology teams, you will receive structured training, mentoring and personalised career development support from experienced professionals dedicated to helping you succeed.

Here's what you'll do

As an Assistant Ecologist, you will contribute to a diverse range of ecological assessments and environmental projects by:

Come grow with us

At AECOM, you'll be part of a thriving Nature business comprising more than 230 specialists across ecology, arboriculture, forestry, groundwater and surface water disciplines. Our team includes recognised industry leaders and technical experts who are shaping the future of environmental consultancy.

You'll benefit from:

This role is designed as an entry point into AECOM's global Nature practice. Successful candidates will have opportunities to develop into technical specialists, project ecologists and future environmental consulting leaders through structured development programmes and project experience.

Qualifications

Here's what we're looking for:

Ecology

Environmental Science

Environmental Management

Zoology

Botany

Conservation Biology

Wildlife Sciences

Forestry

Natural Resource Management

Geography (Environmental)

Sustainability Studies

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Or a related subject

Knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain and biodiversity offsetting approaches is advantageous but not essential.

Desirable

Experience of ecological consultancy, a knowledge of UK nature conservation legislation; and an understanding of UK habitats and protected species are desirable but not essential.

We welcome candidates with strong ecological foundations and a willingness to learn international environmental consulting practices.

At AECOM, we are committed to delivering a better world through sustainable infrastructure, environmental stewardship and climate resilience. We invest in our people through continuous learning, mentorship and opportunities to work on projects that make a positive difference to communities and ecosystems worldwide.