Principal Environmental Scientist

Company Description
**At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.**

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team - 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

**Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.**

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

**Job Description**:
We are looking for a talented and motivated individual who wants to progress their career working on challenging and ground-breaking projects. You will have the opportunity to engage and learn from a vast range of technical experts across our environmental, planning, sustainability and project management departments. You will be expected to support and manage a range of EIA projects and the role will also provide the chance to broaden skills and experience within project management, business development and technical assessment areas.

**Responsibilities**:
As a Principal Environmental Scientist, you will be responsible for managing the EIA and bidding process for a variety of projects with support from both junior and senior team members. You will be expected to demonstrate competence and expertise in more than one of the following:

- Project and Team Management: Lead and oversee the EIA process for multiple projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Coordinate and collaborate with project teams, stakeholders, and subcontractors to gather necessary data and information. Develop and implement project plans and programs. Support with team resourcing schedules, management of junior colleagues, understanding of team utilization.
- Environmental Impact Assessment: Co-ordinate comprehensive and robust assessments of potential environmental, social, and economic impacts associated with proposed projects across infrastructure sectors. Analyse data, assess risks, and identify potential mitigation measures to minimise adverse impacts. Have a general environmental knowledge to advise on environmental matters, the potential effects and solutions. Stay updated with relevant environmental regulations, guidelines, and industry best practices to ensure compliance. Collaborate with colleagues from other teams to understand data related to air and water quality, biodiversity, land use, socio-economic factors, and other relevant parameters. Understand various methodologies and tools to evaluate potential impacts and predict short-term and long-term consequences.
- Client and Stakeholder Engagement: Effectively communicate and engage with clients and stakeholders, including project developers and local authorities. Attend workshops, and meetings to gather input, address concerns, and incorporate stakeholder feedback into the EIA process. Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure transparency and collaboration throughout the assessment process.
- Report Writing and Communication: Prepare comprehensive EIA reports, including screening and scoping, that clearly communicate assessment findings, potential impacts, and recommended mitigation measures. Present findings and recommendations to clients, regulatory authorities, and other relevant stakeholders. Ensure reports and deliverables are technically accurate, well-structured, and effectively convey complex informat