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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.\nThere 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 over 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.\nWe're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.\n As part of AECOM's Enterprise Capabilities (EC) team, you will join a global network of over 3,000 technical professionals across nine countries. The EC team is trusted to seamlessly deliver high-quality, specialist expertise that expands our project capacity across all scopes and sizes. Important Note: This is a 100% remote, desk-based position providing dedicated support to our UK team. You will form part of a larger EC Environment Team and work from one of the local offices, note AECOM operates a hybrid work model split between work in one of AECOM’s offices and working from home. To ensure absolute clarity, this role is largely a desk based role, supporting the UK Ecology Team.\nJob Description\nWe are seeking a passionate and motivated Graduate Aquatic Ecologist to join our growing Nature team. This role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to environmental and ecological projects while developing the technical, analytical, and consultancy skills required for a successful career in ecological consulting.\nAs a Graduate Aquatic Ecologist, you will support a wide range of freshwater and marine ecology projects, working alongside experienced ecologists, environmental scientists, water specialists, and multidisciplinary teams.\nWhat your new role will entail;\nConduct desk-based freshwater and marine ecological studies, including research on designated sites, habitats, and protected species.\nAnalyse ecological datasets including water quality monitoring data, macroinvertebrate surveys, macrophyte assessments, and fisheries information.\nAssist with the management, review, and collation of large ecological and environmental datasets.\nSupport Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and biodiversity offsetting calculations using recognised watercourse metrics.\nAssist in the preparation of Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA), and protected species reports.\nSupport project teams in coordinating ecological surveys and monitoring programmes.\nPrepare technical reports, figures, and environmental documentation.\nWork collaboratively with specialists in ecology, GIS, landscape architecture, environmental planning, water, and engineering disciplines.\nContribute to project meetings and multidisciplinary project delivery.\nAssist with environmental compliance and ecological risk assessment activities.\nBeing part of the team;\nYou will join AECOM's thriving Nature business, comprising specialists across ecology, arboriculture, forestry, groundwater, and surface water disciplines. Our teams deliver environmental solutions across major infrastructure, renewable energy, transportation, water, and development projects throughout the UK and internationally.\nWorking alongside recognised industry leaders and technical specialists, you will gain valuable experience while building your technical expertise and professional network.\nYou will benefit from:\nStructured training and mentoring from experienced ecologists.\nA personalised development plan tailored to your career aspirations.\nExposure to major infrastructure, renewable energy, and environmental projects.\nOpportunities to develop expertise in biodiversity, ecological assessment, and environmental legislation.\nA collaborative and inclusive working environment.\nA clear pathway for professional and career progression within a global organisation\n Bachelor's degree in Aquatic Ecology, Freshwater Biology, Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Conservation Biology, Wildlife Conservation, Water Resource Science, or a related discipline.\nStrong interest in aquatic ecology and environmental conservation.\nUnderstanding of core ecological principles and environmental assessment processes.\nKnowledge of freshwater and/or marine ecosystems.\nAwareness of the Water Framework Directive and related environmental legislation.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.\nStrong organisational skills and attention to detail.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.\n At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity\nAt AECOM, our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive. As part of this approach, we ask all hybrid employees to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.\nAt AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.\nAbout AECOM\nAECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.\nAECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.\nWhat makes AECOM a great place to work\nYou will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.\nAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. 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