Associate Director - Ecology

Overview

As an Associate Ecologist in our UK Nature team, you will lead ecological inputs across large infrastructure projects and support both national and international initiatives. You’ll deliver a range of ecological assessments, mentor colleagues, and help develop our technical capabilities with an emphasis on innovation. You’ll engage with clients, authorities, and the public to shape practical, evidence-based solutions. This role offers hands-on field and consultancy work within a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment and exposure to diverse sectors like energy, water, and transport.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• flexible benefits for well-being
• training opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of ecological inputs for internal and external clients
• Produce and review ecological assessments (PEA, Protected Species Baseline Reports, EIA, Habitats Regulations Assessment, Biodiversity Net Gain Calculations)
• Provide technical leadership for proportionate and pragmatic ecological solutions
• Lead consultation and engagement with clients, planning authorities, statutory bodies, and the public
• Contribute to development of technical capabilities and embed innovation/research
• Lead production of bids and tenders for ecological services
• Mentor and support junior staff and peers

Key requirements

• Demonstrable experience in planning and delivering ecological services on UK/Ireland projects
• Strong 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 protected species licences
• Proactive Health and Safety approach
• Experience mentoring ecology team members

• Stakeholder engagement and consultation
• Mentoring and coaching
• Team leadership and collaboration
• Ecological assessments (PEA, EIA, Habitats Regulations Assessment)
• Biodiversity Net Gain calculations
• Data capture and reporting

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