Associate Director - Ecology

Overview

As an Associate Ecologist in our UK Nature team, you will lead ecological inputs for major infrastructure projects and provide technical leadership to deliver pragmatic ecological solutions. You’ll work on surveys, assessments, and biodiversity calculations, while mentoring colleagues and driving innovation. You will engage with stakeholders, planning authorities, and clients to advance project outcomes. This role combines technical depth with team leadership in a supportive, development‑focused environment.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• flexible benefits and well-being programs
• global exposure and collaboration

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 support proportionate and pragmatic solutions
• Lead consultation and engagement with clients and key project stakeholders
• Foster development of technical capabilities and embed innovation/research
• Lead bids and tenders for ecological services
• Mentor and support junior staff and peers

Key requirements

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

• Leadership and team mentoring
• Stakeholder engagement and communication
• Collaborative and proactive problem-solving
• Ecological surveys and assessments
• Biodiversity Net Gain calculations
• Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA)

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