AECOM

1 month ago

Aquatic Ecologist Graduate - Nottingham or Basingstoke (Immediate/Summer 26 start)

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Job Summary

Graduate aquatic ecologist supporting delivery of contracts, field surveys, and lab analyses across UK offices, with a two-year development programme and hybrid work options. You’ll work with a network of ecologists and water scientists, engage with clients, and contribute to multi-disciplinary projects while training towards Chartership.

Location: Nottingham

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Software Engineering

Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

•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

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Remote WorkVolunteering Days

Key Requirements

•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
•The successful candidate will understand some or all the following: aquatic ecology and surveys such as fish, macroinvertebrates, crayfish, macrophytes, riparian mammals and/or River Habitat Survey
•Microsoft Office skills essential such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint
•Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole
•Desirable: Full driving license and willingness to travel on occasion

Experience:EcologyEnvironmentAquatic

Education:Master's in Aquatic Ecology

Skills:CommunicationNumeracyAttention to detailPlanningTeamwork

Languages:English

Tech Stack:Microsoft Office

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Civil Engineering

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States

Founded: 1990

Glassdoor: 3.6

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AECOM

1 month ago

Aquatic Ecologist Graduate - Nottingham or Basingstoke (Immediate/Summer 26 start)

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 5 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: Nottingham

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Software Engineering

Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

•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

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Remote WorkVolunteering Days

Key Requirements

•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
•The successful candidate will understand some or all the following: aquatic ecology and surveys such as fish, macroinvertebrates, crayfish, macrophytes, riparian mammals and/or River Habitat Survey
•Microsoft Office skills essential such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint
•Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole
•Desirable: Full driving license and willingness to travel on occasion

Experience:EcologyEnvironmentAquatic

Education:Master's in Aquatic Ecology

Skills:CommunicationNumeracyAttention to detailPlanningTeamwork

Languages:English

Tech Stack:Microsoft Office

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

AECOM

Industry: Civil Engineering

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States

Founded: 1990

Glassdoor: 3.6

Website LinkedIn Glassdoor