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AECOM Flora Specialist in Singapore, Singapore
Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. 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.
There 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.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
Technical working knowledge of flora and botany, vegetation and habitat classifications, and ecosystem dynamics within Singapore and/or SE Asia. Includes terrestrial biodiversity; knowledge of coastal or intertidal floral (e.g., mangroves/seagrass) communities is a plus.
Contributing to environmental projects and business growth in Singapore, SE Asia, and Asia (depending project opportunities) on technical aspects of one or more of the following: Biodiversity Impact Assessment (BIA), Environmental Maintenance and Management Plans (EMMP), Environmental Baseline Studies (EBS) including biodiversity baselining or monitoring etc. Ability to work on a combination of these services will be highly regarded.
Participate/experienced in biodiversity surveys with a key emphasis on flora, ID species on site, experienced biodiversity impact assessments, sustainability reporting TNFD etc.
Have a keen interest and knowledge base in Nature Positive approaches, habitat restoration and habitat offsetting.
Contributing to project presentations and client meetings with senior staff and Project Managers.
Technical support working closely with senior staff and Project Managers
Business development support for current and prospective clients.
Comply with quality management on all work products.
Task budgeting and scheduling control.
Coordinating with stakeholders, sub-consultants and other disciplines, as necessary.
Business travel may be required.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Nature Conservation, Nature Based Solutions or other related disciplines (e.g., civil engineering and environmental engineering) OR Bachelor’s degree plus equivalent years of experience in the environmental field.
3-5 years of relevant experience in ecological consultancy, environmental engineering, environmental planning or environmental management sector. Qualified applicants will be considered for senior positions.
Ability to use modeling software/s will be highly regarded.
Candidates with graphic skills such as CAD or GIS, will be highly regarded.
Candidates with proven project management ability will be highly regarded.
Fluent spoken and written English.
Strong communication skills (writing, speaking, and presentation) are essential qualities to successfully work on our teams with diverse disciplines and cultures.
Additional Information
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have 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 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.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10121099
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Asia
Career Area: Science
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Singapore Pte Ltd