Associate Technical Director – Ecology

Overview

In this role you join a large ecology team to deliver ecological surveys, assessments and biodiversity expertise across diverse projects. You will lead project delivery, advise clients, and ensure technical quality while supporting team development. The role includes managing bid production, licenses, and mitigation strategies, contributing to environmental statements and biodiversity metrics. You will work on large-scale urban, infrastructure and environmental projects, shaping sustainable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of ecological projects within time and budget targets
• Provide technical direction and mentorship within the team
• Oversee ecological surveys and analysis of results
• Prepare PEAs, impact assessments, biodiversity strategies and related documents
• Advise on ecological issues across a broad range of topics
• Coordinate license applications and mitigation/monitoring strategies
• Supervise mitigation activities and liaison with statutory authorities
• Manage performance and training of team members
• Design research projects and contribute to best practice in training and survey standards
• Lead bid production and client engagement for various projects

Key requirements

• Excellent commercial and project management skills
• Detailed knowledge of ecological principles and biodiversity metrics
• Field survey skills for plant or animal groups
• Proven track record in PEAs, Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, EcIA and EC Statements
• Experience with HRAs and project plan-level assessments
• Bid production experience and client interaction
• Experience leading a team
• Holder of survey/licensing for ecological work
• Leads in biosecurity and health and safety protocol design
• Relevant degree with potential further qualification
• Chartered Environmentalist/Ecologist or nearing chartered status
• Full member of CIEEM
• Ability to travel

• leadership
• communication with clients and teams
• mentoring and training
• PEAs
• Biodiversity Net Gain calculations
• Ecological Impact Assessments

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