Associate Director - Ecology

Overview

In this role you will lead ecological inputs for infrastructure projects, collaborating with a UK-wide team to deliver confident assessments and innovative solutions. You’ll manage delivery of ecological services, engage with planning authorities and stakeholders, and mentor colleagues while driving technical capability and research. The position offers hybrid work, training, and opportunities to shape biodiversity and environmental outcomes across diverse sectors.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• flexible benefits
• well-being programs

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of ecological inputs for internal and external clients
• Produce and technically review ecological assessments (PEA, Protected Species Baseline Reports, Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessment, Biodiversity Net Gain calculations)
• Provide technical leadership to deliver proportionate, pragmatic solutions
• Lead consultations with clients and project stakeholders including planning authorities, statutory bodies, and the public
• Support development of technical capabilities and embed innovation/research
• Lead bids and tenders for ecological services
• Mentor and support junior staff and peers

Key requirements

• Demonstrable experience in planning and delivery of ecological services on UK or Ireland projects
• Well-developed understanding of wildlife conservation
• Membership of a professional institution and evidence of working towards Chartership (e.g., CIEEM)
• Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area including any protected species licences
• Proactive Health and Safety approach
• Mentoring and supporting ecology team members

• Mentoring
• Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
• Strong communication
• Preliminary Ecological Appraisal
• Protected Species Baseline Reports
• Ecological Impact Assessments

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