Associate Director – Ecology

Overview

In this role you will lead ecological inputs for UK projects, shaping outcomes for energy, water, renewables, defence and transport sectors. You’ll provide technical ec assessments, mentor teammates and support bids, with a focus on practical, proportionate solutions. You’ll engage clients and stakeholders to guide planning decisions while advancing our technical capabilities and innovation. This is a chance to contribute to Biodiversity Net Gain and habitat-related work on high-impact infrastructure.

Pay / Benefits

• career development opportunities
• flexible hybrid working model
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• technical practice networks
• well-being programs

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of ecological inputs for internal and external clients
• Produce and review ecological assessments (PEA, Protected Species Baseline Reports, Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments, Biodiversity Net Gain Calculations)
• Provide technical leadership for pragmatic, proportionate solutions
• Lead consultation with clients and project stakeholders (planning authorities, statutory bodies, public)
• Support development of technical capabilities and promote innovation/research
• Lead bid and tender production for ecological services
• Mentor and support junior staff and peers

Key requirements

• Experience planning and delivering ecological services on UK or Ireland projects
• Strong understanding of wildlife conservation
• Membership of a professional institution and evidence of working towards Chartership (CIEEM or related)
• Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area including protected species licences
• Proactive Health and Safety approach
• Mentoring and supporting ecology team members

• Mentoring and coaching
• Stakeholder engagement
• Proactive problem solving
• Ecological surveys and assessments (PEA, Baseline Reports, EIAs)
• Habitats Regulations Assessments
• Biodiversity Net Gain calculations

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