Location
Croydon, with hybrid working options across UK and Ireland offices including Manchester, Leeds, Basingstoke, Newcastle, Glasgow, Belfast, Cambridge, Nottingham, Bristol and Liverpool (other UK locations may be considered).

Hours
Full Time - Hybrid working model offering flexibility between office, remote and client site work.

Salary
Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About the Role
Join AECOM’s dynamic Nature team as an Associate Director in Ecology and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of environmental consultancy. You will lead ecological inputs on a diverse range of projects across sectors such as energy, water, renewables, defence, and transport, working on both large infrastructure and smaller local projects. Your responsibilities will include planning and delivering ecological services, producing and reviewing ecological assessments (including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Protected Species Baseline Reports, Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments, and Biodiversity Net Gain Calculations), and providing technical leadership to deliver pragmatic, proportionate solutions.
You will engage with clients, planning authorities, statutory bodies, and the public, while also contributing to the development of technical capabilities and innovation within the team. Leading bids and tenders for ecological services and mentoring junior staff and peers are key aspects of this role.
AECOM offers a supportive environment with internal and external training, mentoring, and coaching frameworks. You will be part of a Nature business comprising around 150 experts across the UK and Ireland, working collaboratively to deliver impactful environmental solutions. Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model, career development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.
At AECOM, you will contribute to projects that uplift communities and enhance lives, all while working within an inclusive, forward-thinking culture that values your unique talents and perspectives.

Experience
Demonstrable experience in planning and delivering ecological services on projects within the UK or Ireland. Proven ability to lead ecological inputs across a variety of sectors and project scales.

About you
Proactive and passionate about innovation in ecology and environmental consultancy. Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and supporting team members. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Commitment to health and safety practices. Enthusiastic about working in a collaborative, inclusive environment that values diversity.

Qualifications
Membership of an appropriate professional institution (such as CIEEM) with evidence of working towards Chartership. Excellent field skills in at least one specialist area, including possession of relevant protected species licences. A proactive approach to professional development and technical excellence.