AECOM: Assistant Ecologist – Global Nature Team — Bengaluru, KA, India

About AECOM

AECOM is an infrastructure consulting business whose employer material describes work involving transport, energy, water and the built environment. Its activities bring together planning, design, engineering, scientific work, and programme or construction management. The organisation's described projects concern the physical systems used by communities, from travel and utilities to buildings. Those activities connect technical disciplines with project delivery, supported by digital and business functions around the planning, development and management of infrastructure.

The position and its setting

AECOM lists Assistant Ecologist – Global Nature Team in Bengaluru, KA, India, under reference REF59846U. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 23 October 2026
• Legal Entity: AECOM India Global Services Private Limited
• Job Family: Ecology
• Brands: AECOM

Responsibilities and work described

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Work: directly with experienced ecologists, planners, engineers and landscape architects while building consulting skills that are highly valued across international environmental and sustainability markets
• Work: 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
• As an Assistant Ecologist, you will contribute to a diverse range of ecological assessments and environmental projects by:
• Research / execution: desk-based ecological studies, including researching designated sites, habitats, and protected species records
• Analysis: ecological survey data, including bat audio recordings, infrared imagery, and thermal imaging outputs
• Support: Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments and biodiversity offsetting calculations
• Support: the preparation of Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA) and protected species reports
• Support: the development of protected species licence applications, habitat management plans, monitoring strategies and ecological mitigation measures
• Helping coordinate ecological field surveys and supporting project delivery teams across the UK

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Undergraduate degree in a related discipline such as:
• 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
• Passion for ecology and environmental conservation
• Good understanding of core ecological principles, including:
• Ecological survey and assessment methods
• Ecological impact assessment principles
• Mitigation hierarchy
• Habitat management and restoration

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Familiarity: GIS platforms such as ArcGIS or QGIS
• Exposure: ecological data analysis and reporting tools
• Experience gained through internships, academic projects or research activities
• Technical writing and report preparation skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment
• Organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities and work within project budgets
• Experience: 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 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

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Work arrangement: Hybrid
• Advertised location: Bengaluru, KA, India

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Pay and application dates

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Relevant skills

• AI/ML
• data analysis
• AI
• training
• sustainability
• communication